| Disclosure Day | drama film, thriller film, science fiction film | United States |
| Bridge of Spies | historical film, trial film, war film, biographical film | Germany, United States, India |
| Munich | political thriller film, drama film, spy film | France, Canada, United States |
| Amistad | drama film, white savior film, trial film | United States |
| E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial | drama film, family film, children's film, science fiction film | United States |
| Raiders of the Lost Ark | action film, treasure hunt film | United States |