Best Movies of 1996, Ranked

8 films, ranked on my own star ratings by Arwin Edward Bagaslao. Updated 2026-10-18.

This is my ranked list for films from 1996, based on the ones that connected with me the most and worked strongest in my own taste. What makes this year interesting to me is how unexpected my order feels. Some of the biggest names ended up

1. 1
   Hard Eight (1996)

   ★★★★

   PTA’s directorial debut, and kitang kita agad yung style niya.

2. 2
   Magic Temple (1996)

   ★★★★
3. 3
   Mission: Impossible (1996)

   ★★★½
4. 4
   The Rock (1996)

   ★★★½

   SOCOM meets Michael Bay, with James Bond leading the mission.

5. 5
   Space Jam (1996)

   ★★★
6. 6
   Courage Under Fire (1996)

   ★★½

   Sheeesh! What an opening. I just wish the whole film stayed in battle mode.

7. 7
   Scream (1996)

   ★★
8. 8
   Fargo (1996)

   ★★

   It is nice to see William H. Macy taking a lead role.