The 1990s were not the peak era for Western films, but the decade did produce some memorable entries that redefined the genre. Here are the 10 best Westerns of the 1990s:

1. Unforgiven (1992) – Directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, this film is often hailed as a masterpiece of the genre. It tells the story of an aging outlaw who takes on one more job years after he’d turned to farming.

2. Tombstone (1993) – With a star-studded cast including Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer, Tombstone depicts the legendary events at the O.K. Corral. Val Kilmer’s performance as Doc Holliday is particularly celebrated.

3. Dances with Wolves (1990) – Kevin Costner directed and starred in this epic which offers a sympathetic view of Native American culture and won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

4. The Quick and The Dead (1995) – A stylish and action-packed film directed by Sam Raimi, starring Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman, Russell Crowe, and Leonardo DiCaprio in an intense gun-slinging competition.

5. Wyatt Earp (1994) – Kevin Costner took on another Western role in this biographical account of the famous lawman’s life from his early years to the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

6. Ride With The Devil (1999) – Directed by Ang Lee, this film examines a different aspect of American history through its depiction of guerrilla fighters in Civil War-era Missouri.

7. The Ballad of Little Jo (1993) – This film explores gender roles in the old West as it follows the true story of a woman who lives her life as a man for safety aboard a cattle drive.

8. Posse (1993) – Directed by and starring Mario Van Peebles, this action-drama focuses on African-American soldiers in the Spanish–American War who seek treasure and justice as they become outlaws.

9. Lone Star (1996) – A mystery Western directed by John Sayles, it’s noted for its complex narrative structure and examination of themes like racism and forbidden love in a small Texas town.

10. Dead Man (1995) – Jim Jarmusch’s Dead Man is an eccentric take on Western conventions with Johnny Depp playing an accountant who becomes an outlaw on the run after killing a man in self-defense.

These films exemplify that even as traditional Westerns faded from view, filmmakers could still put unique spins on America’s most enduring genre into the 21st century.