25 Terrible Movies Starring Great Actors, Ranked

25. Tom Hardy in 'Capone'

Tom Hardy went all in on 'Capone,' transforming himself into the frail, paranoid, and often pitiful final version of the once-legendary gangster. He grunts, mumbles, and stumbles through scenes with a raw physicality that shows just how far Capone had fallen. The problem is, the movie doesn’t know what it wants to be. Director Josh Trank throws everything at the wall: hallucinations, FBI spying, ghostly figures, even Hardy chomping carrots instead of cigars, and the result feels messy and aimless.

24. Eddie Murphy in 'A Thousand Words'

'A Thousand Words' starts with a clever idea: Eddie Murphy plays a fast-talking agent who’s cursed; each word he says makes a magic tree lose a leaf, and when they’re gone, he dies. The problem is, the joke gets old fast. With Murphy mostly silent, the movie loses its charm; viewers miss the very thing he does best: his voice and quick wit. The comedy drifts into bland sentiment, and the concept never turns into anything.

23. Laurence Olivier in 'Inchon'

'Inchon' is remembered as one of Hollywood’s biggest disasters, and sadly, even Laurence Olivier couldn’t save it. The film tried to tell the story of the Korean War, but the script was weak, the dialogue was stilted, and the direction left the whole movie feeling lifeless. Instead of showing his brilliance, the film buried him under chaotic storytelling.

22. Tim Roth, Gérard Depardieu, Sam Neill in 'United Passions'

'United Passions' is remembered less as a movie and more as a disaster. Despite starring Tim Roth, Gérard Depardieu, and Sam Neill, the film was funded by FIFA and released just as the organization was drowning in corruption scandals. That timing alone doomed it.

21. Adam Sandler in 'Jack and Jill'

'Jack and Jill' is often considered the low point of Adam Sandler’s career as he plays both the twin siblings Jack and Jill. But instead of delivering laughs, the film only ends up getting eye rolls. Even with Al Pacino popping up, the movie feels like a string of insults and lame ideas without any structure to it.

20. Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck in 'Gigli'

Gigli is widely remembered as a massive misfire, and it’s not hard to see why. The film tossed together crime, romance, and comedy in a blender, and nothing mixed. Add in cameo appearances by Al Pacino and Christopher Walken that do little to help, and you’ve got a mess that never finds its footing.

19. Gene Hackman in 'Welcome to Mooseport'

It’s almost cruel that Gene Hackman, one of cinema’s greatest actors, ended his legendary career with Welcome to Mooseport. After decades of iconic performances, Hackman took on the role of a former U.S. President running for small-town mayor against Ray Romano. But, it was painfully bland. The jokes fell flat, the story dragged, and critics tore it apart.

18. Demi Moore in 'Blame It on Rio'

'Blame It on Rio' is one of those movies that makes you wonder how it ever got made. The story follows two middle-aged friends on vacation in Brazil, and when one of them starts a fling with his buddy’s teenage daughter, everything goes off the rails. Demi Moore appears in one of her earliest roles, but even her presence can’t give the film any spark.

17. Rob Schneider in 'Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo'

'Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo' is one of the worst comedies ever made. Rob Schneider brings back his oddball character, this time in Amsterdam, but the movie falls apart almost immediately. Instead of smart or silly fun, it leans on cheap angles about body parts, sex, and toilet humor, and most of them don’t land. The jokes feel forced, the story barely exists, and even Schneider’s over-the-top energy can’t save it.

16. Alec Baldwin in 'Rock of Ages'

Rock of Ages brought together a flashy ‘80s soundtrack and a star-studded cast, including Alec Baldwin, but still missed the mark. Critics called it over-the-top and hollow, heavy on nostalgia but light on story. Baldwin, who reportedly tried to exit before filming, later admitted the movie was “horrible” and “a complete disaster.”

15. Zoe Saldaña in 'Constellation'

'Constellation' had a great cast, including Zoe Saldaña, but the movie itself just didn’t work. The story had potential, but the script left the actors with little to do. Even with Saldaña in the mix, the characters didn’t feel mature enough. There are awkward stretches full of people staring into space, odd flashback choices, and disjointed storytelling that never gains momentum.

14. Ice Cube in 'Ghosts of Mars'

'Ghosts of Mars' was supposed to be John Carpenter’s return, but instead, it became one of his biggest flops. The idea of Ice Cube as a tough outlaw leading the fight against Martian spirits should have been fun, but the movie never delivers. The script is clunky, and the villains (basically angry, face-painted zombies) look more silly than frightening.

13. Halle Berry in 'Catwoman'

'Catwoman' is remembered as one of the biggest superhero flops ever, and for good reason. The movie had Halle Berry in the lead, which should have been a win, but everything else around her fell apart. The story made no sense, with a strange plot about a beauty cream turning people into villains, and the “rebirth by a magical cat” angle felt silly. Besides, the action scenes were edited so poorly that it was hard to follow, and the CGI looked cheap even for the time.

12. Pauly Shore, Stephen Baldwin in 'Bio‑Dome'

'Bio-Dome' is one of those movies that’s famous for all the wrong reasons. The comedy stars Pauly Shore and Stephen Baldwin as two goofballs who get trapped inside an environmental science dome, but instead of laughs, the movie mostly gives you cringes. The jokes are cheap, the humor feels forced, and the story drags on without any real punch. Even Kylie Minogue, who pops up as a scientist, couldn’t add much sparkle.

11. Adrien Brody in 'Air Strike'

'Air Strike' looked like it could be a powerful WWII action film featuring Adrien Brody, but it turned into a confusing mess. The CGI bombings looked fake, dubbing was awkward, and many scenes felt like they were edited together. On top of that, the film experienced production chaos, including delays, scandals, budget issues, and even a canceled release.

10. Antonio Banderas, Lucy Liu in 'Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever'

'Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever' is often called one of the worst action movies ever made, and for good reason. The film had two big stars, Antonio Banderas and Lucy Liu, but wasted them in a messy story that made little sense. Instead of a sharp spy thriller, audiences got endless gunfights and explosions with no real excitement. The action scenes felt repetitive, the characters were flat, and the movie had no energy beyond loud set pieces.

9. Michael Caine in 'The Swarm'

'The Swarm' should have been a hit, given the star power of names like Michael Caine, Henry Fonda, Richard Widmark, and Olivia de Havilland on the poster. Instead, it became one of the most mocked disaster movies of all time. The story of killer bees overrunning Texas had potential, but it ultimately fell flat due to clunky dialogue, baseless comedy, and a tone that failed to evoke fear or enjoyment.

8. Denzel Washington in 'Heart Condition'

'Heart Condition' is one of those movies that makes you shake your head and wonder what the studio was thinking. The plot is messy from the start: a bigoted cop gets a heart transplant, only to be haunted by the ghost of the man whose heart he received, played by Denzel. It’s supposed to be a mix of comedy and supernatural story, but none of it works. The jokes are flat, and the tone jumps all over the place.

7. Anthony Hopkins in 'Transformers: The Last Knight'

'Transformers: The Last Knight' was meant to be the big, universe-expanding chapter of the franchise, but instead it became one of its weakest. The story tries to tie together King Arthur, Merlin, alien robots, and modern-day battles, but ends up being messy and confusing. Even Anthony Hopkins, one of the greatest actors alive, is stuck delivering silly lines that don’t give him much to work with.

6. Adam Driver in 'Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker'

'The Rise of Skywalker' was supposed to be the big finale of the Skywalker saga, but instead, it felt messy and rushed. The movie tried to undo parts of The Last Jedi while also cramming in new twists, but that didn’t really work. The story was crammed with rushed reveals and the random return of Palpatine, which made the whole thing feel more like damage control than a real finale. But through all the chaos, Adam Driver was the one bright spot.

5. Halle Berry, Kate Winslet, Hugh Jackman, Emma Stone in 'Movie 43'

'Movie 43' is one of those films that makes you wonder how so many big stars signed up for it. With names like Halle Berry, Kate Winslet, Hugh Jackman, and Emma Stone, it should have been at least watchable. Instead, it turned into a disaster. There’s no real story to hold it all together, so it ends up playing like a series of bad ideas that never should have made it past a writer’s room.

4. Uma Thurman in 'Batman & Robin'

'Batman & Robin' (1997) is often remembered as the low point of the Batman franchise. Instead of the brooding grit fans loved, Joel Schumacher cranked the camp to eleven: neon sets, toy-like costumes, endless ice puns, and dialogue so corny it’s painful. Yet in the middle of this wreck, Uma Thurman somehow shines and gives the character more life than the script deserved.

3. Anya Taylor‑Joy in 'The New Mutants'

'The New Mutants' aimed to blend X-Men-style superpowers with horror vibes, but it lands as a frustrating mixed bag. Years of delays, studio meddling, and genre confusion turned what could’ve been a unique origin story into a bland, forgettable film. A lot of that stems from its awkward pacing and lifeless characters; however, Anya Taylor-Joy stands out thanks to her magnetic presence, but even she can’t salvage a story that’s too muddled to stick.

2. Christian Bale in 'Thor: Love and Thunder'

'Thor: Love and Thunder' should have been a slam dunk. Taika Waititi had already reinvented the God of Thunder with Ragnarok, and adding Christian Bale as Gorr the God Butcher sounded like a dream. Instead, the movie is a mess of clashing tones and wasted potential. Bale delivers a genuinely eerie villain, but the script sidelines him so often that his impact is lost. The film also feels overcrowded with half-baked ideas: screaming goats, awkward love triangles, endless quips, and gods played as punchlines.

1. Margot Robbie in 'Suicide Squad'

'Suicide Squad' had all the hype in the world but turned out to be a huge letdown. The story was all over the place and critics said the movie just didn’t know what it wanted to be. Still, Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn was the one thing everyone agreed on. She was fun, wild, and got all the love; but sadly, she alone couldn’t save the movie.