In 1990, she had a leading roles in three movies: "Love at Large" alongside Tom Berenger, "Narrow Margin", and "Eminent Domain". She starred alongside Harrison Ford in the 1992 spy thriller film "Patriot Games" and its sequel "Clear and Present Danger" (1994). In 1993, she starred opposite Madonna and Willem Dafoe in the erotic thriller "Body of Evidence"; the film was widely panned and at the 14th Golden Raspberry Awards Archer received nomination for Worst Supporting Actress. Later that year, she starred in the Robert Altman ensemble comedy-drama film "Short Cuts", receiving special Golden Globe Award and Venice Film Festival Special Volpi Cup.