13 Great Actors Who Starred in a Movie That Was a Major Flop

Even the most talented actors can’t guarantee that every movie will be a hit. Throughout Hollywood history, Oscar winners, blockbuster stars, and critically acclaimed performers have all appeared in films that somehow earned the dreaded 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Whether the project was doomed by a weak script, poor direction, or simply missed the mark with critics, these movies stand as surprising blemishes on otherwise impressive careers. Here are 13 great actors who proved that even the biggest names in Hollywood aren’t immune to starring in a complete critical flop.

Jon Hamm

Jon Hamm stepped out of his Mad Men role in 2009 to headline the thriller Stolen, attempting a gritty turn in a crime drama that missed the mark with critics. Despite his magnetic screen presence, not even his star power could save this movie from joining the ranks of 0 percenters, according to Rotten Tomatoes.

Halle Berry

Known for her Oscar-winning chops, Halle Berry took a plunge in Dark Tide, a shark thriller that critics called lifeless and predictable. After debuting as a VOD release on March 8, 2012, the film earned a rare 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, as reported by SlashFilm. Even Berry’s dedication to her role couldn’t rescue the film from being panned as a tedious misadventure.

Elle Fanning

Elle Fanning‘s career is filled with critically acclaimed performances, but The Nutcracker saw the actress lending her talents to a dazzlingly misguided reimagining of the holiday classic. The film failed to recoup its sizable budget, grossing just $20 million on a $90 million investment, per Cheat Sheet.

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid brought his Everyman charm to Beneath the Darkness, a thriller that left reviewers underwhelmed with its clunky script and lack of genuine scares. Among horror movies, Rotten Tomatoes ranks the film as the sixth worst ever reviewed, according to Dread Central.

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage, famous for his eclectic roles and unpredictable choices, starred in Left Behind, a faith-based apocalypse thriller that failed to ignite either drama or suspense, per Rotten Tomatoes. The 2014 film currently holds a 0% Tomatometer score and a 22% Popcornmeter rating, according to the outlet.

Milla Jovovich

Before she became an action movie mainstay, Milla Jovovich starred in Return to the Blue Lagoon, a sequel deemed unnecessary by some fans. The lush setting and her presence couldn’t overcome the recycled storyline, leaving critics unmoved and resulting in the film having a 0% score on the tomatometer, per Rotten Tomatoes.

Eddie Murphy

Famed for his comedic genius, Eddie Murphy‘s A Thousand Words took a promising premise and buried it under syrupy sentiment and weak gags. Originally produced in 2008, the film debuted on March 9, 2012, and was the first wide-release title that year to post a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler has made billions laugh, but The Ridiculous 6, one of his streaming-era Western spoofs, was skewered by critics for lazy humor and uninspired storylines. Despite the actor’s loyal fanbase, the 2015 film still earned a notorious zero on the Tomatometer, per Rotten Tomatoes.

Mischa Barton

Mischa Barton captured the world’s attention on The O.C., but her movie Homecoming was a misstep, offering horror thrills that fell flat. The 2009 release earned a 0% score on the Tomatometer, along with a 33% audience score, according to Rotten Tomatoes.

Jon Voight

Oscar-winner Jon Voight lent gravitas to Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2, a family comedy widely regarded as a low point in the genre. The 2004 film also stars Scott Baio and Vanessa Angel, as reported by Madison.

Jim Carrey

Jim Carrey is best known for his riotous comedic turns, but the 2016 film Dark Crimes put him in the shoes of a brooding detective in a dark, muddled thriller, according to IMDb. Audiences and critics alike found the film dreary and confusing, lacking any spark that the actor usually brings to the screen.

Antonio Banderas

With hits across genres, Antonio Banderas is a global screen icon, but not every project is a home run. The actor teamed up with Lucy Liu in Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever, an action film widely criticized for its confusing storyline and over-the-top action sequences, per reviews on IMDb. Costing $70 million to produce, the film became the highest-budget movie ever to receive a 0% score on Rotten Tomatoes, according to Collider.

Kate Beckinsale

Renowned for her roles in both dramas and sleek action flicks, Kate Beckinsale‘s The Disappointments Room unfortunately lived up to its name. The 2016 thriller lost millions at the box office and failed to earn anything higher than a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes, as reported by Cheat Sheet.