Some movies are so bad that they earn a perfect 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This means not a single critic or viewer found them worth watching. Here, we rank some of the worst movies ever made, counting down to the absolute worst.
46. Stratton
At the bottom of our list is Stratton. This action movie is about an MI6 agent trying to stop a madman from using chemical weapons. While it had an exciting premise, the film failed to deliver any real tension or excitement, leaving audiences bored.
45. The Poison Rose
Next is The Poison Rose, a detective thriller with John Travolta and Morgan Freeman. Even though it had big-name actors, the movie felt confusing and didn’t hold anyone’s interest, making it an overall disappointment.
44. Shadow Conspiracy
This movie revolves around a secret plan to assassinate the president. With a cast that includes Charlie Sheen, this political thriller seemed promising but fell flat due to a messy plot and underwhelming performances.
43. London Fields
London Fields features a clairvoyant woman who predicts her own murder. The movie failed to create any suspense, and its confusing story left viewers more frustrated than entertained.
42. Precious Cargo
In Precious Cargo, a seductive thief recruits her ex-lover for a gem heist. Despite its action-packed premise, the movie was poorly executed and forgettable, earning its place on this list.
41. The Last Days of American Crime
This crime thriller takes place in a near future where the government plans to stop all crime using a special signal. The film, however, was so slow and uninteresting that it failed to engage its audience.
40. 3 Strikes
In this comedy, a man tries to avoid getting his third strike that could send him back to prison. Unfortunately, 3 Strikes didn’t succeed in delivering laughs, making it an easy movie to skip.
39. Dark Crimes
Dark Crimes stars Jim Carrey as a detective investigating a murder that mirrors a novel. The movie’s dark and slow pacing made it hard to watch, and critics were left unimpressed by Carrey’s serious role.
38. John Henry
This dramatic thriller is about a man protecting two kids from his former gang. Despite having a compelling story, the movie didn’t connect with audiences, earning it a place among the worst.
37. Transylmania
This horror-comedy is about a group of students visiting a spooky castle in Romania. It tried to be both scary and funny but failed at both, making it one of the biggest flops of 2009.
36. InAPPropriate Comedy
This sketch comedy film tried to be edgy by making fun of different things, but its humor was considered offensive and poorly done, resulting in a movie that missed its mark completely.
35. Heart Condition
In Heart Condition, a racist cop receives the heart of a black lawyer after his death. The movie attempted to explore a serious topic but handled it poorly, leaving viewers unsatisfied.
34. Dark Tide
Halle Berry stars as a shark expert in Dark Tide. She battles her fears of sharks in this thriller, but the movie’s slow pace and lack of action made it far from thrilling.
33. The Disappointments Room
This horror movie is about a family that moves into a haunted house with a mysterious room. Instead of being scary, The Disappointments Room ended up disappointing its viewers.
32. The Layover
In this road trip comedy, two best friends fight over the same man. Despite having popular actors like Alexandra Daddario and Kate Upton, The Layover failed to be funny or engaging.
31. The Nutcracker in 3D
This version of the classic Nutcracker story was meant to be a magical Christmas movie, but instead, it became a strange and confusing mess that disappointed families expecting holiday fun.
30. The Sting II
A sequel to the much-loved The Sting, this movie reunites con artists for another scam. However, it lacked the charm of the original and was quickly forgotten.
29. Bolero
This 1984 movie is about an English heiress who seeks excitement and adventure in Morocco and Spain. Instead of being romantic and thrilling, Bolero was widely considered awkward and boring.
28. D.C. Cab
In D.C. Cab, a group of eccentric cab drivers in Washington, D.C. tries to save their taxi company. The comedy was too over-the-top for most viewers, earning it a spot on the list.
27. Folks!
This comedy stars Tom Selleck as a man who takes in his parents after a series of mishaps. While it aimed to be a heartwarming family film, Folks! was instead seen as frustrating and unfunny.
26. Loose Cannons
This crime comedy stars Gene Hackman and Dan Aykroyd as mismatched partners solving a murder mystery. Unfortunately, Loose Cannons tried too hard to be funny, leaving audiences unimpressed.
25. Beer for My Horses
In this comedy, a sheriff goes on a mission to save his kidnapped girlfriend from a drug lord. Despite having country music stars like Toby Keith, Beer for My Horses was far from entertaining.
24. A Thousand Words
Eddie Murphy stars in this movie as a man who can only say a thousand words before dying. The concept was unique, but the execution was flawed, making it one of Murphy’s worst films.
23. The True Memoirs of an International Assassin
This action-comedy stars Kevin James as an author who gets mistaken for a real assassin. The movie tried to be funny and thrilling but failed at both.
22. Simon Sez
In this spy-action film, Dennis Rodman plays an Interpol agent trying to stop a weapons dealer. The movie’s strange plot and poor action scenes made it hard to take seriously.
21. Wagons East!
In this Western comedy, a group of settlers hires a wagon master to take them back East. Despite starring John Candy, the movie was painfully dull and slow.
20. North
North is about a boy who travels the world looking for better parents. Although it had a star-studded cast, the movie was widely disliked for its confusing plot and lack of humor.
19. Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever
This action movie stars Antonio Banderas and Lucy Liu as two operatives trying to take down a secret organization. The movie’s over-the-top action scenes weren’t enough to save it from bad reviews.
18. Gotti
This crime drama stars John Travolta as mob boss John Gotti. The movie tried to tell a compelling gangster story but was criticized for its poor writing and acting.
17. Max Steel
Max Steel is about a teenager who gains superpowers and teams up with an alien robot. Despite the superhero premise, the movie lacked excitement and was a major disappointment.
16. A Low Down Dirty Shame
This action-comedy follows a private detective trying to take down a drug lord. While it had potential, the movie didn’t have enough laughs or thrills to make it memorable.
15. One Missed Call
This horror movie is about a curse spread through phone calls that predict people's deaths. The movie’s poor CGI and lack of scares earned it a spot among the worst.
14. Kirk Cameron's Saving Christmas
This Christmas movie tries to show the importance of Christ in the holiday season. However, its preachy tone and lack of entertainment made it unpopular with viewers.
13. Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2
In this movie, super-smart babies use their abilities to stop a media mogul from controlling children’s minds. Despite its kid-friendly premise, the movie was widely considered unwatchable.
12. Staying Alive
A sequel to Saturday Night Fever, this movie follows Tony Manero as he tries to make it on Broadway. Unfortunately, it didn’t capture the magic of the original and was panned by critics.
11. Return to the Blue Lagoon
In this sequel to The Blue Lagoon, two teenagers fall in love while living on a tropical island. The movie’s slow pace and lack of drama left viewers disappointed.
10. The Garbage Pail Kids Movie
At the top of our list is The Garbage Pail Kids Movie. Based on the popular trading cards, this live-action film about disgusting characters was widely hated and is considered one of the worst movies ever made.
9. Highlander II: The Quickening
This sequel to Highlander brought back fan-favorite characters but delivered a confusing and poorly executed plot. The original Highlander was a cult classic, but Highlander II turned into a disaster with fans and critics criticizing the film for ruining the lore and adding unnecessary sci-fi elements.
8. Mac and Me
Mac and Me is often remembered as a blatant attempt to capitalize on the success of E.T. This movie, about a boy who befriends an alien, was panned for its poor special effects, bad acting, and the overwhelming amount of product placement, making it an unintentional comedy rather than a heartfelt family film.
7. Cabin Fever (2016)
A remake of the 2002 cult horror film, Cabin Fever (2016) follows a group of friends who encounter a deadly flesh-eating virus while vacationing in a remote cabin. The original film had its charm, but the remake failed to bring anything new to the table, offering only bland scares and a recycled plot.
6. The Ridiculous 6
Adam Sandler’s The Ridiculous 6 was supposed to be a comedy set in the Old West, but it ended up being one of his worst films. Despite being packed with a star-studded cast, the movie was criticized for being offensive, unfunny, and a huge waste of talent. Its attempt at humor missed the mark, and viewers found little to laugh about.
5. Leprechaun 2
In Leprechaun 2, the evil Leprechaun returns, this time in Los Angeles, to find a bride. While the first movie in the series was somewhat fun in a campy way, this sequel took things too far, with cheesy dialogue and poor special effects. It didn’t scare anyone, and its humor fell flat, making it hard to sit through.
4. Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach
The Police Academy series started off as a fun and silly comedy franchise, but by the fifth movie, things had gone downhill. In Assignment Miami Beach, the vacationing officers get tangled up in a jewel heist. The jokes were tired, and the plot was weak, which is why it’s one of the worst in the series.
3. Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
One step above its successor is Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol. In this movie, the police officers are tasked with training everyday citizens to work alongside the police. While the idea sounded fun, the execution was terrible, with overused gags and jokes that just didn’t land. Even longtime fans of the franchise couldn’t enjoy this one.
2. Look Who’s Talking Now
This sequel to Look Who’s Talking shifts its focus from babies to talking dogs. While the first movie was a cute family comedy, Look Who’s Talking Now fell apart with a ridiculous plot about canines offering commentary on human life. Even with big names like John Travolta and Kirstie Alley, this movie couldn’t be saved from the mess it turned out to be.
1. Jaws: The Revenge
Topping the list is Jaws: The Revenge, considered the absolute worst of the worst. The original Jaws is a legendary film, but this fourth installment destroyed the franchise’s reputation. The plot revolves around Ellen Brody being haunted by a shark that seemingly has a personal vendetta against her family. The story made no sense, the special effects were laughable, and even the actors later admitted they regretted being part of the film. It’s the ultimate example of a movie that should have never been made.
These movies represent the bottom of the barrel in filmmaking, earning their 0% scores on Rotten Tomatoes for being poorly executed, laughable, and disappointing in every way. If you're looking for good cinema, these are films you should definitely avoid.
