The1990swas an inventive period for cinema and film.

Advancements inCGIopened up new ways to explore storytelling on the big screen.

During this period,Meg Ryanwas definitively America’s Sweetheart.

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The film is based on the 1989 novel of the same name.

When the young doctor inevitably falls in love with his new wife, he is banished from court.

The role is small, butRyan brings a pathos to the character that made the performance memorable.

Robert Downey Jr. in period clothing and a large hat sits in a small boat in Restoration.

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He has been assigned to investigate an incident involving Medevac helicopter pilot Commander Karen Walden, played by Ryan.

A celestial being becomes captivated by a heart surgeon while observing human life in Los Angeles.

And then it’s possible for you to probably guess the rest of the plot to this kooky rom-com.

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The slow-burning mystery unfolds as the story sets up a grim crime whose consequences echo into the future.

Ryan plays the romantic interest toDennis Quaid’s character, Arlis Sweeney, an exotic dancer named Kay.

Kay is a complex character, feisty and full of life, but dragged down by her abusive husband.

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The journey that Alice undergoes through the rehabilitation process is timeless.

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Meg Ryan smokes a cigarette on a dark staircase in Hurlyburly.

Image via Fine Line Features

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Alec Baldwin and Meg Ryan smile as they face each other in Prelude to a Kiss.

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Matt Damon and Meg Ryan in matching uniforms look concerned at something off-screen in Courage Under Fire.

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Meg Ryan leans against Nicolas Cage’s shoulder in City of Angels.

Image via Warner Bros.

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A celestial being becomes captivated by a heart surgeon while observing human life in Los Angeles. As he grapples with his desire to experience the world of humans, he faces a profound choice between the eternal tranquility of his existence and the unpredictable nature of human emotions.

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Matthew Broderick and Meg Ryan kissing in Addicted to Love.

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Meg Ryan as Kay Davies looks at Dennis Quaid as Arlis Sweeney in Flesh and Bone.

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Andy Garcia and Meg Ryan sit on steps with children in When a Man Loves a Woman.

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Meg Ryan as Dede and Tom Hanks as Joe smiling and looking ahead in Joe Versus the Volcano.

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Meg Ryan as Pam and Val Kilmer as Jim pose cheek-to-cheek on a street and look at the camera in The Doors.

Image via TriStar Pictures

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The Doors follows the rise of the iconic 1960s rock band, focusing on the tumultuous life of lead singer Jim Morrison. The film delves into Morrison’s artistic vision and self-destructive tendencies, exploring his complex relationships and the band’s impact on the music scene, set against the backdrop of a transformative era.

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