For those too young to remember, 1994 was one of the greatest years in film history. That may sound like hyperbole, but the number of stone-cold classic to come out that year is staggering. Here are just 10 of 1994's films that left their mark on our cultural zeitgeist.

Clerks
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Kevin Smith's debut film "Clerks" gave a voice to slackers everywhere. (COURTESY OF MIRAMAX)

“Clerks”

Ed Wood
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Johnny Depp stars in Tim Burton's "Ed Wood," a love letter to one of the worst, but most passionate, filmmakers in film history. (COURTESY OF DISNEY)
The Lion King
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The original "Lion King" won two Academy Awards (for song and score). In addition to the remake, the film spawned two animated sequels, two spin-off animated TV series and a Broadway musical. (COURTESY OF DISNEY)
Shawshank Redemption

From left: Tim Robbins as Andy Dufresne and Morgan Freeman as Red in "The Shawshank Redemption." (COURTESY OF COLUMBIA PICTURES)
Speed
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"Speed" helped turn Keanu Reeves into a bankable action hero and made Sandra Bullock a star. (COURTESY OF FOX)

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