Demi Moore: A Decade Of Stardom - Top '90s Movies You Must Watch

Demi Moore was one of the most sought-after and highest-paid actresses of the 1990s, captivating audiences with her beauty, talent, and screen presence. She expertly tackled everything from romantic dramas to action thrillers during her meteoric rise. Moore's bold choices and memorable performances made her an icon of the decade.

We look back at Demi Moore's phenomenal '90s filmography spanning smash hits, zeitgeist-defining roles, and underrated gems. Experience the movies that cemented Moore as a legendary star.

All Demi Moore 90's Movies

Before going into details of each movie separately, we have compiled all of Demi Moore '90s movies in the following table. You can jump to any song details by clicking its name from the following table.

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1 - Ghost (1990)

• Main Cast: Patrick Swayze as Sam Wheat, Demi Moore as Molly Jensen, Whoopi Goldberg as Oda Mae Brown
• IMDB Rating: 7.1
• Director: Jerry Zucker
• Country: United States
• Audience: General
• Budget: $22 million
• Revenue: $505.7 million
• Network: Paramount Pictures
• Run Time: 127 minutes
• Premiere date: July 13, 1990
• Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon Video
• Language: English

Patrick Swayze plays Sam Wheat, a banker who is killed one night but remains on Earth as a ghost when he learns his death was no accident. He teams up with psychic Oda Mae Brown (Whoopi Goldberg) to communicate with his grief-stricken girlfriend Molly Jensen (Demi Moore) and warn her she is still in danger from Sam's friend and colleague Carl (Tony Goldwyn) who hired a hitman to kill him.

Molly is devastated after Sam's death and can't move on, but she slowly realizes Oda Mae is legitimately channeling him. Sam learns how to move objects as a ghost and makes his presence known to Molly. Together with Oda Mae, Sam and Molly unravel the truth behind his murder and find evidence to bring Carl to justice. Sam teaches Oda Mae how to act convincingly like an aristocratic woman to withdraw incriminating documents from his office. In the climax, the hitman Willy Lopez attacks Molly, but Sam is able to distract him long enough for Molly to kill him. Sam then ascends to the afterlife, but assures Molly he will always love her.

With its emotional love story spanning life and death, beautiful score by Maurice Jarre, and standout comedic performance by Goldberg, Ghost became a commercial and critical smash hit. Moore's nuanced portrayal of grief and undying love for Sam helped make the film so poignant and earned her a Golden Globe nomination. Though Sam remains a ghost, their powerful bond and Moore's talent made audiences truly believe in their spiritual connection.

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2 - The Butcher's Wife (1991)

• Main Cast: Demi Moore as Marina Lemke, Jeff Daniels as Dr. Leo Lemke, George Dzundza as Gypsy King
• IMDB Rating: 5.4
• Director: Terry Hughes
• Country: United States
• Audience: General
• Budget: $24 million
• Revenue: $25.2 million
• Network: Paramount Pictures
• Run Time: 107 minutes
• Premiere date: October 25, 1991
• Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon Video
• Language: English

Demi Moore plays Marina, a clairvoyant living on a small island who has a vision of the man she is destined to marry - a butcher named Leo Lemke (Jeff Daniels) in the distant city of New York. Marina travels to New York and persuades Leo to marry her, despite Leo being engaged to another woman. At first Leo thinks Marina is crazy, but he soon realizes she can really predict the future.

Marina's psychic abilities soon help several people around their neighborhood - she convinces Leo's depressed patient to not commit suicide, guides the Butcher's Wife lottery pool to pick winning numbers, and helps a star baseball player break his slump. However, Marina's good deeds draw the suspicion of greedy lawyer Joel Smith, who thinks there is a sinister scheme behind her clairvoyance. Marina must prove her sincerity and good heart in the end.

Moore gives a delightfully ditzy but sincere performance as the mystical Marina. Her chemistry with Jeff Daniels anchors this offbeat romantic comedy. Though the story is far-fetched, Moore's endearing presence makes Marina's eccentricities charming. The Butcher's Wife showcases Moore's talent for physical comedy and highlights her star power in a rare leading romantic role.

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3 - Mortal Thoughts (1991)

• Main Cast: Demi Moore as Cynthia Kellogg, Glenne Headly as Joyce Urbanski, Bruce Willis as Det. John Woods
• IMDB Rating: 5.8
• Director: Alan Rudolph
• Country: United States
• Audience: R
• Budget: $16 million
• Revenue: $19.6 million
• Network: Columbia Pictures
• Run Time: 104 minutes
• Premiere date: April 19, 1991
• Where to watch: HBO Max, Amazon Video
• Language: English

Demi Moore plays Cynthia Kellogg, who is questioned by police over the brutal murder of her abusive brother-in-law James (Bruce Willis). Her best friend Joyce (Glenne Headly) was also present on the night James was killed. The plot unfolds through flashbacks and interrogation scenes trying to uncover what truly happened to James.

Cynthia feels protective of Joyce, who was frequently mistreated by James. But testimony from Joyce's young daughter and inconsistencies in their stories cause the detective John Woods (Harvey Keitel) to suspect Cynthia is covering up her own involvement. In the climax, Woods tricks Cynthia into falsely believing Joyce blamed her for the murder. Cynthia confesses to the crime, but later realizes Joyce never betrayed her.

Moore delivers a powerful, anguished performance as Cynthia, conveying her complex feelings toward James and deep friendship with Joyce. The dark thriller explores themes of domestic abuse and moral dilemmas through Moore's trademark commitment. She compellingly navigates intense interrogation scenes, communicating Cynthia's conflicts and revelations mostly through body language and facial expressions.

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4 - Nothing but Trouble (1991)

• Main Cast: Demi Moore as Diane Lightson, Dan Aykroyd as Justice of the Peace J.P. Alvin Schober, Chevy Chase as Chris Thorne
• IMDB Rating: 5.0
• Director: Dan Aykroyd
• Country: United States
• Audience: PG-13
• Budget: $40 million
• Revenue: $8.5 million
• Network: Warner Bros. Pictures
• Run Time: 94 minutes
• Premiere date: February 15, 1991
• Where to watch: Hulu, Amazon Video
• Language: English

Demi Moore plays Diane, an ambitious financial broker traveling through rural Pennsylvania with her boyfriend Chris (Chevy Chase) and two friends when they are pulled over for speeding. Local judge Alvin Valkenheiser (Dan Aykroyd) throws them in jail in his creepy town full of deformed locals. The group soon realizes Valkenheiser is a deranged revenge-seeking madman holding a dark grudge against wealthy travelers who once ruined his family.

Diane and Chris must find a way to escape along with other detained guests from Valkenheiser's sadistic games and bizarre contraptions. They plot an escape by destroying Valkenheiser's control room and outsmarting his demented security system. Moore provides an oasis of sanity amongst the chaotic, ridiculous antics as Diane tries to keep her cool and survive.

This wacky horror comedy goes off the rails quickly, but Moore gamely does her best to sell the inane script. She shows her aptitude for physical comedy while keeping her performance grounded. Moore is a relatable straight woman amidst the zany nightmare scenarios around every turn in Nothing But Trouble.

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5 - A Few Good Men (1992)

• Main Cast: Tom Cruise as Lt. Daniel Kaffee, Demi Moore as Lt. Cdr. JoAnne Galloway, Jack Nicholson as Col. Nathan R. Jessep
• IMDB Rating: 7.7
• Director: Rob Reiner
• Country: United States
• Audience: R
• Budget: $33 million
• Revenue: $243 million
• Network: Columbia Pictures
• Run Time: 138 minutes
• Premiere date: December 9, 1992
• Where to watch: Netflix, Amazon Video
• Language: English

Tom Cruise stars as Lt. Daniel Kaffee, a Navy lawyer tasked with defending two Marines charged with killing a fellow soldier at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba. Kaffee initially wants to seek a plea deal, believing the two Marines were just following a code red order from their commander Colonel Nathan R. Jessup (Jack Nicholson). However, his co-counsel Lt. Cdr. JoAnne Galloway (Demi Moore) pushes Kaffee to investigate further.

They learn Jessup ordered the code red disciplinary action against the victim Santiago, who failed to follow a direct order. Jessup believes his harsh tactics are necessary to protect US interests against Cuban enemies near the base. Kaffee and Galloway call Jessup as a witness and confront him on the stand, pressuring him to admit he ordered the code red. This leads to Jessup's famous line shouting he wants the truth, culminating in his arrest for obstruction of justice.

Moore is excellent as Galloway, matching Cruise's energy and holding her own against Nicholson. She also adds romantic chemistry with Cruise. A Few Good Men has electrifying courtroom scenes and provides insightful commentary on military code of ethics vs immoral orders. Moore proves the standout among the superb cast under Rob Reiner's assured direction.

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6 - Indecent Proposal (1993)

• Main Cast: Demi Moore as Diana Murphy, Woody Harrelson as David Murphy, Robert Redford as John Gage
• IMDB Rating: 6.0
• Director: Adrian Lyne
• Country: United States
• Audience: R
• Budget: $38 million
• Revenue: $265 million
• Network: Paramount Pictures
• Run Time: 117 minutes
• Premiere date: April 7, 1993
• Where to watch: HBO Max, Amazon Video
• Language: English

Demi Moore and Woody Harrelson play Diana and David Murphy, a married couple struggling financially who travel to Las Vegas in hopes of winning big. There they meet billionaire John Gage (Robert Redford), who offers them $1 million for Diana to spend one night with him. After anguished debate, they agree, thinking this will solve their problems.

But afterwards Diana feels extremely guilty while David becomes increasingly paranoid and heartbroken. Diana realizes John meant more to her than just a client, while David's jealousy and resentment grows. Their once happy marriage crumbles under the strain of Diana's indiscretion, no matter how well-intentioned.

Indecent Proposal explores the moral dilemma at its core through Moore's emotive performance as Diana. She compellingly conveys Diana's conflicting emotions - her attraction to John, regret and shame over betraying David, and deep love for her husband. Moore makes Diana's terrible choice understandable due to her financial desperation, even as the price proves too much for their marriage to bear.

7 - A Century of Cinema (1994)

• Narrator: Demi Moore
• IMDB Rating: 7.2
• Directors: Caroline Thomas
• Country: United Kingdom
• Audience: TV-PG
• Network: Bravo
• Run Time: 645 minutes
• Release date: June 5, 1994
• Where to watch: YouTube Movies
• Language: English

This 10-episode documentary series, narrated by Demi Moore, provides an extensive overview of 100 years of film history and key cinematic moments decade-by-decade. Moore's elegant voice guides the audience through the film's evolution from the silent era to the rise of talkies, animation, studio system, and more modern New Hollywood period.

With copious film clips, behind-the-scenes footage, and interviews, this in-depth deep dive allows Moore to pay homage to the medium's rich past. She discusses pioneering directors like Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Hitchcock, and Orson Welles alongside development of new techniques like Technicolor and CGI. For any film buff, Moore's integral narration makes this documentary an indispensable chronicling of cinema's first century.

8 - Disclosure (1994)

• Main Cast: Michael Douglas as Tom Sanders, Demi Moore as Meredith Johnson, Donald Sutherland as Bob Garvin
• IMDB Rating: 6.1
• Director: Barry Levinson
• Country: United States
• Audience: R
• Budget: $55 million
• Revenue: $214 million
• Network: Warner Bros. Pictures
• Run Time: 128 minutes
• Premiere date: December 9, 1994
• Where to watch: HBO Max, Amazon Video, iTunes
• Language: English

Michael Douglas plays Tom Sanders, an executive at a computer manufacturing company called DigiCom. When he is passed over for promotion in favor of his ex-girlfriend Meredith Johnson (Demi Moore), she tries to seduce him. Tom refuses her advances and files an internal complaint. However, Meredith turns the tables by accusing Tom of sexual harassment.

Tom's mentor Bob Garvin (Donald Sutherland) pressures him to back down, fearing scandal will jeopardize an upcoming merger. But Tom gathers evidence Meredith has done this before, eventually forcing her to admit on video she falsely accused him. Meredith still receives no punishment, revealing the company's misogynistic corporate culture.

Moore is scarily convincing as the predatory Meredith, using her sexuality as a weapon and tool for advancement. She plays Meredith as ruthless and unethical, willing to ruin Tom's career through deceit. Their confrontations bristle with tension while accelerating the thriller plot twists. Moore embraced playing such an openly opportunistic, manipulative villain.

9 - The Scarlet Letter (1995)

• Main Cast: Demi Moore as Hester Prynne, Gary Oldman as Rev. Arthur Dimmesdale, Robert Duvall as Roger Chillingworth
• IMDB Rating: 5.3
• Director: Roland Joffé
• Country: United States
• Audience: R
• Budget: $50 million
• Revenue: $10.4 million
• Network: Buena Vista Pictures
• Run Time: 135 minutes
• Premiere date: October 13, 1995
• Where to watch: Disney+, Amazon Video
• Language: English

Demi Moore takes on the role of Hester Prynne, a married woman in 17th century Puritan New England who has a child with the village pastor Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale (Gary Oldman). She faces cruel punishment and public shaming for her adultery, being forced to wear a scarlet letter A on her clothes to mark her sin.

The town's elders scorn her and her illegitimate daughter Pearl, while Hester refuses to name Dimmesdale as her lover to protect his position. Her shunned husband Roger Chillingworth (Robert Duvall) becomes obsessed with uncovering the identity of Hester's affair. After years living as pariahs, Hester plans to escape with Dimmesdale, finally revealing his guilt. But overcome with shame, Dimmesdale confesses publicly before dying in Hester's arms.

Demi Moore fully inhabits Hester Prynne's isolation and inner fortitude in the face of immense persecution. She conveys her layered feelings for Pearl, Chillingworth, and Dimmesdale with nuance and empathy. Moore's performance serves as the emotional anchor for this scarlet letter's painful costs amidst an unforgiving, repressive community.

10 - Now and Then (1995)

• Main Cast: Demi Moore as Samantha Albertson, Rosie O'Donnell as Roberta Martin, Melanie Griffith as Tina 'Teeny' Tercell, Rita Wilson as Chrissy DeWitt
• IMDB Rating: 6.7
• Director: Lesli Linka Glatter
• Country: United States
• Audience: PG-13
• Budget: $12 million
• Revenue: $37.6 million
• Network: New Line Cinema
• Run Time: 100 minutes
• Premiere date: October 20, 1995
• Where to watch: HBO Max
• Language: English

Demi Moore stars alongside Melanie Griffith, Rosie O'Donnell, Rita Wilson, and Gaby Hoffmann as childhood friends Samantha, Tina, Roberta, and Chrissy, who reunite in their hometown as adults. They reminisce about a transformative summer in 1970 when they experienced adventures and sorrows of growing up.

Through flashbacks, we see the four girls who call themselves the Pink Ladies encounter pivotal moments like befriending the mysterious teen boy next door, dealing with Samantha's mother's death, puberty, and more. In the present day, the women reflect on that poignant time as they navigate their adult lives.

As the rebellious tomboy Samantha, Moore demonstrates both her younger and current self's spunk, wisdom and vulnerabilities. Now and Then has heartfelt themes about friendship, loss of innocence, and finding inner strength through adversity. Moore makes Samantha's coming-of-age journey resonant and adds meaningful emotional support.

11 - Your Studio and You (1995)

• Main Cast: Demi Moore as Herself, Ben Stiller as Himself
• IMDB Rating: 8.0
• Director: Ben Stiller
• Country: United States
• Audience: TV-PG
• Network: MTV
• Run Time: 5 minutes
• Release date: October 3, 1995
• Where to watch: YouTube
• Language: English

This hilarious 1995 short film starring Demi Moore spoofs corporate instructional videos, featuring Moore and Ben Stiller as actors learning to please studio executives. Moore delivers faux-sincerity and satire as she coaches performers on damaging but profitable habits like drug use, arrogance, and tantrums.

Moore mocks her A-list persona with lines like What's my motivation? Money! and lessons on how to negotiate greater back-end box office points from studios. The fake promotional video skewers Hollywood excess and greed through Moore's self-deprecation. She plays the oblivious spokesperson to absurd comic effect.

12 - The Juror (1996)

• Main Cast: Demi Moore as Annie Laird, Alec Baldwin as The Teacher, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Oliver Laird
• IMDB Rating: 5.7
• Director: Brian Gibson
• Country: United States
• Audience: R
• Budget: $44 million
• Revenue: $22.2 million
• Network: Columbia Pictures
• Run Time: 118 minutes
• Premiere date: February 2, 1996
• Where to watch: Tubi, Amazon Video
• Language: English

Demi Moore plays a single mom selected for jury duty in a mafia murder trial in this gritty crime thriller. A ruthless mob boss known as The Teacher (Alec Baldwin) threatens the safety of juror Annie Laird (Moore) and her son unless she convinces the jury to acquit his protege.

Trapped in an impossible dilemma, Annie must find a way to protect her son while searching for incriminating evidence against The Teacher's operations. Moore projects intense fear and maternal instinct in navigating this dangerous predicament. Her scenes with Baldwin bristle with underlying tension as Annie attempts to outsmart the menacing crime kingpin.

13 - The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)

• Main Cast: Demi Moore as Esmeralda (voice), Tom Hulce as Quasimodo (voice), Tony Jay as Judge Claude Frollo (voice)
• IMDB Rating: 6.9
• Directors: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise
• Country: United States
• Audience: G
• Budget: $100 million
• Revenue: $325.3 million
• Network: Buena Vista Pictures
• Run Time: 91 minutes
• Release date: June 21, 1996
• Where to watch: Disney+, Amazon Video
• Language: English

In Disney's 1996 animated adaptation, Demi Moore voices the role of Esmeralda, a kindhearted Romani gypsy in 15th century Paris. Esmeralda shows compassion to the hunchback Quasimodo, who was rejected by society for his appearance and lives in isolation within the Notre Dame cathedral.

Moore evokes Esmeralda's spirit and independence through her emotive singing voice. When the ruthless Judge Frollo targets Esmeralda for persecution, she refuses to submit to cruelty. Moore's compassionate voice work helps make Esmeralda an icon of empathy and courage in the face of unjust judgment from those in power.

14 - Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996)

• Main Cast: Demi Moore as Dallas Grimes (voice), Mike Judge as Beavis, Butt-head (voices), Bruce Willis as Muddy Grimes (voice)
• IMDB Rating: 6.8
• Director: Mike Judge
• Country: United States
• Audience: PG-13
• Budget: $12 million
• Revenue: $63.1 million
• Network: Paramount Pictures
• Run Time: 81 minutes
• Release date: December 20, 1996
• Where to watch: Paramount+, Amazon Video
• Language: English

Demi Moore voiced a femme fatale in Mike Judge's animated comedy film extending the misadventures of his dimwitted teenage duo Beavis and Butt-Head. After the pair's TV is stolen, they travel cross-country to confront the thieves.

As bounty hunter Dallas Grimes, Moore mocks her sexy big-screen persona with ironic results. She and then-husband Bruce Willis make a fun pair as villainous partners. Though only a voice role, Beavis and Butt-Head let Moore flex her comedy chops in self-deprecating fashion.

15 - If These Walls Could Talk (1996)

• Main Cast: Demi Moore as Claire Donnelly, Sissy Spacek as Barbara Barrows, Anne Heche as Linda
• IMDB Rating: 7.0
• Genre: Drama/Romance
• Directors: Nancy Savoca, Cher
• Country: United States
• Audience: TV-14
• Network: HBO
• Run Time: 96 minutes
• Release date: December 13, 1996
• Where to watch: HBO Max
• Language: English

In this HBO television movie, Demi Moore appears in the mid-1950s set segment playing Claire Donnelly, a widowed nurse in Chicago who becomes pregnant by her brother-in-law Edmund after an affair. When she chooses to get an abortion, Claire confronts judgment from colleagues, illegal and dangerous procedures, and the emotional toll of continuing the pregnancy alone.

Moore brings empathetic depth and quiet strength to Claire's ordeal in a time when abortion was illegal and highly stigmatized for women. Claire experiences the societal shame and isolation of her choice, even though she knows bringing the child into her circumstances would be unwise. Moore grounds the drama in Claire's complex emotions as a nurse, widow, and mother.

16 - Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)

• Main Cast: Mike Myers as Austin Powers / Dr. Evil, Elizabeth Hurley as Vanessa Kensington, Demi Moore as Felicity Shagwell
• IMDB Rating: 7.0
• Director: Jay Roach
• Country: United States
• Audience: PG-13
• Budget: $16.5 million
• Revenue: $67.7 million
• Network: New Line Cinema
• Run Time: 94 minutes
• Release date: May 2, 1997
• Where to watch: HBO Max, Amazon Video
• Language: English

Demi Moore surprised audiences with a hilarious cameo as 60s CIA agent Felicity Shagwell in Mike Myers' smash spy spoof Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. After Powers emerges from being cryogenically frozen, he partners with Felicity to stop his nemesis Dr. Evil.

Though brief, Moore's uproarious performance stole the film's back half. She nails the tongue-in-cheek style playing Felicity as an overly flirtatious bombshell. Lean and funny, Moore proved her flair for physical comedy with this vibrant supporting turn.

17 - Destination Anywhere (1997)

• Main Cast: Demi Moore, Jon Bon Jovi, Kevin Bacon
• IMDB Rating: 5.8
• Director: Mark Pellington
• Country: United States
• Audience: TV-14
• Network: Showtime
• Run Time: 45 minutes
• Release date: August 17, 1997
• Where to watch: YouTube
• Language: English

This little-seen Showtime short stars Demi Moore in an experimental film following her character through pivotal moments over five years. After losing her young son, she grieves alongside her live-in boyfriend (Jon Bon Jovi).

With minimal dialogue and raw close-ups, Moore relied on expressions and body language to convey profound anguish and gradual healing. Stripped of vanity, she delivered an achingly vulnerable dramatic performance. Destination Anywhere demonstrated Moore's artistic aspirations beyond Hollywood.

18 - Deconstructing Harry (1997)

• Main Cast: Woody Allen as Harry Block, Demi Moore as Helen, Kirstie Alley as Joan
• IMDB Rating: 7.3
• Genre: Comedy/Drama
• Director: Woody Allen
• Country: United States
• Audience: R
• Budget: $20 million
• Revenue: $10.6 million
• Network: Gramercy Pictures
• Run Time: 96 minutes
• Release date: December 12, 1997
• Where to watch: HBO Max, Amazon Video
• Language: English

Demi Moore appeared in an amusing supporting role sending up her sex symbol status for Woody Allen's dark comedy Deconstructing Harry. Allen stars as blocked novelist Harry Block, whose habit of turning his life into fiction antagonizes friends and loved ones.

As Helen, an ex's resentful girlfriend, Moore entertains with self-deprecation in a brief but memorable part. Her scenes skewering Harry's appropriation of their relationship showcase Moore's talent for pointed comedy. She held her own among the stellar ensemble sending up Allen's neuroses.

19 - G.I. Jane (1997)

• Main Cast: Demi Moore as Lieutenant Jordan O'Neil, Viggo Mortensen as Master Chief John Urgayle, Anne Bancroft as Senator Lillian DeHaven
• IMDB Rating: 6.0
• Director: Ridley Scott
• Country: United States
• Audience: R
• Budget: $50 million
• Revenue: $97.1 million
• Network: Buena Vista Pictures
• Run Time: 125 minutes
• Release date: August 22, 1997
• Where to watch: Disney+, Amazon Video
• Language: English

Demi Moore delivers a powerhouse performance as Jordan O'Neil, a lieutenant who volunteers for an elite training program in G.I. Jane, hoping to become the first woman to join combined special ops. The commanding officer John Urgayle (Viggo Mortensen) tries to force O'Neil to quit through relentless drills, punishment, and psychological torment. But she perseveres through grueling tests of endurance, earning Urgayle's hard-won respect.

Moore trained rigorously for the role, committing fully to the intense action and brutal physical shoots. She transforms into a muscular warrior who fights systemic misogyny and negligence, determined to prove herself in this male-dominated arena. Moore's tireless performance drives home the extreme challenges and sacrifices O'Neil endures to open doors for women's equal status and roles in the military.

20 - Dennis Pennis R.I.P. (1997)

• Main Cast: Demi Moore as Herself, Drew Barrymore as Herself, Hugh Grant as Himself
• IMDB Rating: 8.2
• Genre: Mockumentary
• Director: Robert Bierman
• Country: United Kingdom
• Audience: TV-MA
• Network: BBC Two
• Run Time: 105 minutes
• Release date: November 9, 1997
• Where to watch: YouTube
• Language: English

British comedian Paul Kaye conducted ambush-style red carpet interviews in character as clueless reporter Dennis Pennis for this hilarious 1997 BBC special. Among his cringe-inducing encounters are brief, funny chats with 1990s stars like Demi Moore.

Moore proves a great sport going along with the absurd bit, answering ridiculous questions with sarcasm and grace. Her willingness to parody her celebrity revealed natural comedic instincts. This uproarious mockumentary captured Moore letting her guard down with self-deprecation.

21 - Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)

• Main Cast: Mike Myers as Austin Powers / Dr. Evil, Heather Graham as Felicity Shagwell, Demi Moore as Herself
• IMDB Rating: 6.6
• Director: Jay Roach
• Country: United States
• Audience: PG-13
• Budget: $33 million
• Revenue: $312 million
• Network: New Line Cinema
• Run Time: 95 minutes
• Release date: June 11, 1999
• Where to watch: HBO Max, Amazon Video
• Language: English

Demi Moore bookended the decade with another very funny cameo in Austin Powers 2: The Spy Who Shagged Me, the smash sequel to International Man of Mystery. This time she appears as herself, riffing on her famous Vanity Fair pregnancy cover alongside Mike Myers' randy 1960s spy.

Though brief, Moore's self-referential moment winked at her pop culture status. Savvy and willing to poke fun at her image, she remained a great sport in service of big laughs, even as her mega-fame inevitably transitioned into the 2000s.

DPM Top Picks

Here are our top 3 picks of all movies discussed above:

1. A Few Good Men - Tom Cruise and Demi Moore make an electric duo in Rob Reiner's riveting legal thriller, matching wits with Jack Nicholson's legendary Colonel Jessup.
2. Ghost - Moore's emotional performance helped cement this supernatural romance as one of cinema's most swoon-worthy love stories.
3. Indecent Proposal - As a woman offered $1 million for a night with a billionaire, Moore captivated audiences with raw vulnerability and moral ambiguity.

Final Verdict

Demi Moore's meteoric rise throughout the 1990s produced an astonishingly prolific and varied string of hit films that propelled her to A-list heights. She parlayed her Ghost success into dramatic, comedic, and action roles that all relied on Moore's magnetic persona, dedication to challenging material, and willingness to showcase new sides of her talent.

Moore's '90s output traces her evolution from ingenuine to provocative dramatic force commanding millions per film at her peak. Along the way, zeitgeist-defining movies like A Few Good Men, Indecent Proposal, and G.I. Jane stands out for capturing Moore at the intersection of critical and commercial success. While a handful didn't age well, the risk-taking nature underlining the misfires remains compelling.

Through romances, thrillers, issue-driven dramas, and even animation, Moore reigned as the decade's most versatile female star. Any '90s retrospective remains incomplete without recognizing Demi Moore's impact and singular journey through Hollywood's most recent golden age.

FAQs

Q: Has Demi Moore won an Oscar?

No, Demi Moore has never won or been nominated for an Academy Award. Her film roles in the 1990s earned her several Golden Globe nominations.

Q: What is Demi Moore famous for?

Demi Moore is most famous for starring in hugely popular 1990s films like A Few Good Men, Indecent Proposal, Disclosure and G.I. Jane at the peak of her acting career. She was one of the highest paid actresses of the decade.

Q: How much money did Demi Moore make?

At the height of her fame in the 1990s, Demi Moore earned a record-breaking $12.5 million for Striptease in 1996. She was the highest paid actress in Hollywood at the time commanding over $10 million per movie.

Q: What was Demi Moore's big breakout role?

Demi Moore had her major breakout role in Ghost in 1990 which propelled her to stardom. Her emotional performance alongside Patrick Swayze earned widespread acclaim.

Q: Is Demi Moore making a comeback?

After several years off, Demi Moore is resurging with roles in upcoming 2023 projects including the thriller Please Baby Please and the AMC miniseries The Substance. Fans are excited for her acting comeback.

Q: What was Demi Moore's directorial debut?

Demi Moore made her directorial debut with the 1995 short film The Substance of Fire, which was adapted from a Broadway play. She went on to direct the TV movie Five in 2002.

Q: What is Demi Moore's highest rated movie on Rotten Tomatoes?

Demi Moore's best reviewed film on Rotten Tomatoes is A Few Good Men at 83% critics rating and 94% audience score. It remains one of her most acclaimed roles.

Q: How many films did Demi Moore make in the 1990s?

Demi Moore appeared in a prolific 21 movies throughout the 1990s establishing her as the decade's biggest female box office draw and one of the top actresses in Hollywood.