1990's Movie Posters Collection, Original and Vintage | MPA

This collection groups all movie posters and ephemera from the 1990s decade together for easy search, sort, and filtering, presenting a dynamic archive of a pivotal era in cinema. The 1990s were a vibrant time for filmmaking, marked by bold storytelling, technological advancements, and cultural shifts that produced iconic movies with lasting impact on popular culture. Featuring original posters and ephemera like lobby cards and press kits, this collection includes films such as Pulp Fiction (1994), The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Schindler's List (1993), Goodfellas (1990), The Silence of the Lambs (1991), Forrest Gump (1994), The Matrix (1999), Fight Club (1999), Toy Story (1995), and Saving Private Ryan (1998), showcasing the decade’s diverse cinematic achievements.

The 1990s saw a blend of groundbreaking independent films and blockbuster spectacles. Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction (1994) redefined storytelling with its nonlinear narrative, its poster featuring Uma Thurman’s bold imagery becoming instantly iconic. Dramas like Schindler's List (1993) and The Shawshank Redemption (1994) tackled profound themes, with posters using stark, emotional visuals to convey their weight. The decade also birthed new genres, with The Matrix (1999) pioneering cyberpunk aesthetics, its green digital rain poster symbolizing a technological revolution. Meanwhile, Toy Story (1995) marked Pixar’s debut, its playful poster heralding the rise of computer-animated films.

Posters from the 1990s reflected the era’s eclectic aesthetic, blending gritty realism, vibrant colors, and minimalist designs. Films like Fight Club (1999) and The Silence of the Lambs (1991) used provocative imagery to hint at psychological depth, while Forrest Gump (1994) and Saving Private Ryan (1998) leaned on star-driven or patriotic visuals to draw audiences. Ephemera, such as press kits, reveal how studios marketed these films during a time when home video and global distribution expanded cinema’s reach. The decade’s cultural shifts—grunge, the internet, and globalization—shaped these designs, making them cultural artifacts.

This collection preserves the visual legacy of 1990s cinema, offering insights into how films were promoted during a time of rapid industry change. From the raw energy of Goodfellas (1990) to the innovative animation of Toy Story (1995), these artifacts capture the decade’s creativity and diversity. By organizing these materials for easy exploration, the collection invites collectors and fans to rediscover the 1990s’ cinematic milestones, celebrating an era that continues to influence modern filmmaking through its bold narratives and unforgettable imagery.

Movie Posters Australia has a large collection of original movie posters and movie ephemera available for you to add to your collection or display and enjoy.

If Movie Posters Australia doesn't have what you're looking feel free to contact us with some information about what you are searching for (tile name, year, size, and any other relevant information eg. style, advance, condition) and we'll be happy to see if we can find it in our stored items, or through our extensive network of dealers, collectors and contacts.

Movie Posters Australia have been avid collectors, and more recently dealers, of original vintage movie posters for 40 years. Our passion for movie posters comes from our love of movies and the poster art created for these movies that captures and evokes the same feelings and memories created from watching the films. Sometimes, the posters themselves can be more enjoyable than the movies. And with a framed movie poster on your wall you can continue to appreciate the movie, and the memories it created, every single day. Movie Posters Australia allows us to work with something we love.