The world's 44 worst movies listed! How many of these have you seen?
Rotten Tomatoes recently ranked L.A Confidential (1997) as the greatest movie of all time, outranking masterpieces like Casablanca (1947) and The Godfather (1972). While these are the best films, there is also a list of the worst films of all time, that have a Rotten Tomatoes score of 0%.
To feature on the list, the films need to have at least 20 reviews, otherwise it is too simple to find hundreds of films with a 0% rating. With at least 20 reviews and a score of 0%, it ensures that these films really are that bad, and they have not received a single positive review. Unsurprisingly, this list features a number of sequels, remakes and poorly received action, horror and comedy films. A lot of the films are recent, but there are also some classics, and a few big name actors appear multiple times. Here is the list.
- Staying Alive (1983): This sequel to "Saturday Night Fever" follows Tony Manero, played by John Travolta, struggling to make it as a dancer on Broadway. Despite its high hopes, it failed to capture the magic of its predecessor.
- Bolero (1984): Bo Derek stars in this erotic drama about a young woman's sexual awakening during her journey around the world.
- Jaws: The Revenge (1987): This fourth installment in the "Jaws" series finds the shark stalking the Brody family to the Bahamas, with Lorraine Gary and Michael Caine leading the cast in a widely panned narrative.
- Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987): The fourth chapter of this comedy series, featuring Steve Guttenberg and a host of quirky recruits, attempts humor with its citizen policing program but falls flat.
- Problem Child (1990): Starring John Ritter and Michael Oliver, this comedy about a couple adopting a mischievous boy named Junior.
- Highlander 2: The Quickening (1991): This sequel finds Connor MacLeod, played by Christopher Lambert, coming from the future to save the Earth's ozone layer. The film's confusing plot and departure from the original themes were heavily criticized.
- Return to the Blue Lagoon (1991): Starring Milla Jovovich and Brian Krause, this sequel to the romantic adventure "The Blue Lagoon" failed to recapture the chemistry of the first film.
- Folks! (1992): Tom Selleck stars in this comedy about a man dealing with his aging, eccentric parents, which struggled to find the right balance between humor and sentiment.
- Look Who's Talking Now! (1993): The third installment in this talking-baby series switches focus to talking pets, with John Travolta and Kirstie Alley returning in leading roles.
- Wagons East! (1994): John Candy's last film, a comedic western about settlers going back east, was panned for its lackluster humor and is sadly remembered for being Candy's final project.
- Simon Sez (1999): A Dennis Rodman action-comedy where he plays an Interpol agent. The movie is notorious for its poor quality and disjointed plot.
- 3 Strikes (2000): This comedy revolves around a man trying to avoid his third strike and a life sentence under California's three strikes law but fails to deliver meaningful laughs or insight.
- Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever (2002): An action thriller starring Antonio Banderas and Lucy Liu, known for its incoherent plot and being critically panned across the board.
- Killing Me Softly (2002): A thriller featuring Heather Graham and Joseph Fiennes, centered on a dangerous obsession that received poor reviews for its implausible plot and lackluster performances.
- Merci Docteur Rey (2002): A French comedy featuring Dianne Wiest in a bizarre tale of personal discovery that failed to resonate with audiences or critics.
- Pinocchio (2002): Roberto Benigni's adaptation of the classic fairy tale, where he plays Pinocchio, was criticized for its unsettling portrayal of the beloved character.
- Derailed (2002): A crime thriller with Jean-Claude Van Damme caught in a deadly train hijacking, noted for its cliched plot and poor execution.
- National Lampoon's Gold Diggers (2003): A comedy about two con men marrying wealthy elderly women, which was blasted for its crude humor and offensive plot.
- Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2 (2004): The sequel to "Baby Geniuses," known for its nonsensical plot and being one of the most critically panned films ever.
- Constellation (2005): This family drama about reconciliation and past prejudices lacked compelling storytelling and depth.
- Redline (2007): An action movie centered around high-speed car racing, criticized for its thin plot and reliance on flashy cars and women.
- Scar (2007): A horror film that attempted to blend torture scares with a revenge plot, which failed to generate either suspense or terror.
- One Missed Call (2008): A remake of a Japanese horror film about deadly predictive phone calls, which was criticized for its lack of originality and suspense.
- Homecoming (2009): A psychological thriller about a young woman obsessed with her ex-boyfriend, which failed to create tension or engaging narrative.
- Stolen (2009): A crime thriller starring Jon Hamm, focusing on a detective solving a murder, which was criticized for its convoluted plot and lack of thrills.
- Transylmania (2009): A horror-comedy set in Romania, panned for its poor humor and offensive stereotypes.
- The Nutcracker in 3D (2010): A musical adaptation of the classic ballet that added unnecessary elements and failed to capture the magic of its source material.
- Beneath the Darkness (2011): A thriller featuring Dennis Quaid in a tale of small-town secrets that was panned for its lackluster suspense and plot inconsistencies.
- Dark Tide (2012): Halle Berry stars as a shark expert in a thriller that failed to generate any real tension or excitement.
- A Thousand Words (2012): Eddie Murphy stars in this comedy about a man who learns he only has a thousand words left to speak before he dies.
- Left Behind (2014): Nicolas Cage in an apocalyptic thriller based on the religious book series, known for its poor narrative and special effects.
- The Ridiculous 6 (2015): An Adam Sandler Netflix western comedy that faced criticism for its offensive humor and lack of coherent storytelling.
- Cabin Fever (2016): A remake of the 2002 horror film that did not manage to bring anything new or improved to the story, widely panned for its execution.
- Dark Crimes (2016): A crime drama starring Jim Carrey as a detective, criticized for its grim tone and sluggish pacing.
- The Disappointments Room (2016): A psychological horror about a woman discovering secrets in her new home, which failed to deliver effective scares or a compelling story.
- Max Steel (2016): Based on the action-figure line, this superhero film was criticized for its cliched storyline and lack of engaging action.
- Precious Cargo (2016): A heist film starring Bruce Willis, known for its underwhelming action and forgettable plot.
- Stratton (2017): Dominic Cooper stars in this action-thriller about a British Special Boat Service commando tracking down an international terrorist, criticized for its lack of originality and excitement.
- Gotti (2018): John Travolta stars as the infamous mobster in a biopic that was panned for its disorganized narrative and lack of depth.
- London Fields (2018): A mystery thriller that became notorious for its troubled production and poor reception, involving a scandal with its director suing the producers.
- The Queen's Corgi (2019): An animated film about the British Queen's dog that failed to charm with its humor or storyline.
- John Henry (2020): A modern retelling of the folk hero starring Terry Crews, criticized for its poor execution and lack of compelling storytelling.
- The Last Days of American Crime (2020): A heist film based on a graphic novel that was slammed for its incoherence and length.
- Hard Kill (2020): An action thriller starring Bruce Willis, known for its predictable plot and lackluster action sequences.