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It's sad to see a box office giant becoming one of the many forgotten movies. It's a fate that can befall any new movie coming out of the factory that is Hollywood. A box office hit today might be shelved tomorrow, with only the hardcore fans left to watch it. There are a few reasons why a forgotten movie gets the silent treatment — the marketing and production decisions behind it.

Brilliant marketing is a common ingredient found in many box office giants. Any marketing is good marketing for box office hits. If it spreads the word — it works. Underrated movies with a great marketing strategy might shine bright with their ticket sales, but when it comes to memorability, they don’t usually reach the same level. Forgettable stories and poor action sequences make them forgettable.

There are a lot of overlooked movies that once roared at the box office but quickly got put onto a shelf, collecting dust until the next rewatch. We have compiled some of these movies in the list below. Be sure to leave an upvote on the films that are worth forgetting. On the other hand, share your thoughts in the comments below on why the film is worth a rewatch.

#1

Troy (2004) - $497.4 Million

Brad Pitt looking in movie Troy

2h 43m | Directed by Wolfgang Petersen
 
Starring Brad Pitt, Eric Bana and Orlando Bloom
 
While the poetry attributed to Homer may be timeless, no one will necessarily agree that this nearly three-hour-long Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, and Orlando Bloom production is the best adaptation of Homer's work. Although there are a few excellent performances and solid action set pieces, The Iliad has never been nearly so uninteresting.

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    We’re The Millers (2013) - $270 Million

    Emma Roberts and Will Poulter standing in movie We’re The Millers

    1h 50m | Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber
     
    Starring Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston and Emma Roberts
     
    Sometimes, the story might fade out of our minds, but the memes will always survive, no matter how much we strive to forget them. We’re the Millers is the perfect example of this phenomenon. While it did earn $270 million at the box office and became a subject of a couple of memes, the story didn’t stay long in the mind of many watchers.

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    #3

    Finding Dory (2016) - $1.029 Billion

    Baby Dory with family in movie Finding Dory

    1h 37m | Directed by Andrew Stanton and Angus MacLane
     
    Starring Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks and Ed O'Neill
     
    Having earned $1.028 billion at the box office, Finding Dory may have been the third-highest-grossing movie of 2016, but other Pixar movies seem more remembered and discussed. It is even more puzzling, given how highly regarded Finding Nemo continues to be. Either way, the film is a must-see.

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    #4

    Green Book (2018) - $321.8 Million

    Viggo Mortensen and Linda Cardellini eating in movie Green Book

    2h 10m | Directed by Peter Farrelly
     
    Starring Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali and Linda Cardellini
     
    Green Book is a movie that did quite well at the award ceremonies and the box office, earning an impressive $321.8 million. The only problem the movie had was that it had to compete with other great works of art. While it did win the Best Picture Oscar, A Star Is Born and Black Panther got more attention from the audience.

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    Elin Sandman
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really liked this one! But if don’t feel the need to ever see it again.

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    #5

    Hancock (2008) - $629.4 Million

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    1h 32m | Directed by Peter Berg
     
    Starring Will Smith, Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman
     
    Hancock might not be on your most-watched superhero movie list. Hancock, which debuted just a few months after Iron Man, generated more money at the box office. Yet Will Smith's intriguing but unsatisfying superhero film has been overshadowed by more than a decade's worth of subsequent entries.

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    #6

    Alice In Wonderland (2010) - $1.025 Billion

    Mia Wasikowska with rabbit in movie Alice In Wonderland

    1h 48m | Directed by Peter Berg
     
    Starring Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter
     
    When it was released, Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland caused a storm and showed that the director was still more than capable of crafting a blockbuster hit. But, a more-of-the-same sequel suffered severe financial losses, and the audience’s interest in the movie faded away more quickly than expected.

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    #7

    Super 8 (2011) - $260.1 Million

    Kyle Chandler and Joel in movie standing and looking in movie Super 8

    1h 52m | Directed by J.J. Abrams
     
    Starring Elle Fanning, AJ Michalka and Kyle Chandler
     
    Although Super 8 made $260 million worldwide on a $50 million budget, J.J. Abrams thought it would connect with audiences in the same way as classic Steven Spielberg movies like E.T. and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. However, Super 8 ultimately performed more like The Terminal and The BFG.

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    #8

    Over The Hedge (2006) - $340 Million

    Animals looking at each other and talking in movie Over The Hedge

    1h 23m | Directed by Tim Johnson and Karey Kirkpatrick
     
    Starring Bruce Willis, Garry Shandling and Steve Carell
     
    Dreamworks' adaptation of a comic strip had an all-star cast and received positive reviews from audiences. However, the fact that it failed to spawn a sequel or any significant spin-off has consigned this animated film to the depths of obscurity. It made $336 million worldwide against an $80 million budget.

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    #9

    What Women Want (2000) - $374.1 Million

    Mel Gibson looking and smiling in movie What Women Want

    2h 07m | Directed by Nancy Meyers
     
    Starring Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt and Marisa Tomei
     
    While Mel Gibson’s character might have asked the question of What Women Want in the movie, outside of it, the audience asked themselves — what is so memorable about the film they just saw? The movie was able to dominate at the box office, earning an impressive $374.1 million, but it did not win against the pressure of time.

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    #10

    The Day After Tomorrow (2004) - $552.6 Million

    Jake Gyllenhaal standing and looking in movie The Day After Tomorrow

    2h 04m | Directed by Roland Emmerich
     
    Starring Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal and Emmy Rossum
     
    Disaster films are frequently products of their period, forgotten in favor of the next star-studded Hollywood disaster. The underlying material for Roland Emmerich's climate change disaster film is unusual: a mostly fictional, partially factual book written by paranormal radio personality Art Bell. The movie did well, earning $552.6 million.

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    #11

    Angels & Demons (2009) - $485.9 Million

    Tom Hanks walking and talking in movie Angels & Demons

    2h 18m | Directed by Ron Howard
     
    Starring Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor and Ayelet Zurer
     
    Ron Howard, Tom Hanks, and Dan Brown worked together to create a three-movie franchise. The second movie of this series was Angels & Demons. While it grossed $485.9 million at the box office, it was the complete opposite, with ratings from the critics and reception from the audience. It is one of the most forgettable sequels ever.

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    Vix Spiderthrust
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tedious books, tedious films. So strange that Hanks, who had enough charisma to carry Castaway virtually solo, is so bland and lifeless kn these.

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    #12

    Runaway Bride (1999) - $309.5 Million

    Richard Gere with glasses looking from movie Runaway Bride

    1h 56m | Directed by Garry Marshall
     
    Starring Julia Roberts, Richard Gere and Joan Cusack
     
    Runaway Bride acts like a reminder of the more famous Julia Roberts and Richard Gere pairing in Pretty Woman. Runaway Bride did earn the studio a whopping $309.5 million. When it came to memorability, it couldn’t rival the more famous and better-written Pretty Woman. You can't defeat a classic.

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    #13

    Identity Thief (2013) - $174 Million

    Melissa McCarthy holding sign in movie Identity Thief

    1h 51m | Directed by Seth Gordon
     
    Starring Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy and John Cho
     
    This movie might have stolen the attention at the box office, but it couldn't do so with the audience's memories. Identity Thief was a hit in Melissa McCarthy's filmography, garnering an impressive $174 million, but it might be one of the most forgettable movies she was in. It's not a road trip that anyone remembers today.

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    Mask (1985) - $48.2 Million

    Eric Stoltz looking in movie Mask

    2h 00m | Directed by Peter Bogdanovich
     
    Starring Cher, Eric Stoltz and Sam Elliott
     
    Mask, which many people consider to be one of Peter Bogdanovich's finest films, featured a fantastic ensemble that included actors like Cher and Sam Elliott. Regrettably, the movie hasn't survived into the streaming era despite a respectable return and tremendous critical acclaim. The main reason is presumably the film's limited distribution.

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    alison ponce
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It annoyed me because he had great chemistry with the prostitute character who was funny and honest, but she wasn't good enough. He had to have a love story with the blue eyed blonde girl who was so boring. It was just silly that no matter what the guy's character and looks are, he has to get the beautiful girl.

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    #15

    Star Trek Beyond (2016) - $343.5 Million

    Chris Pine wearing yellow clothes looking from movie Star Trek Beyond

    2h 02m | Directed by Justin Lin
     
    Starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Karl Urban
     
    Star Trek Beyond made $343.5 million worldwide, roughly on par with its predecessors. However, the franchise enraged a sizable portion of its audience with public lies about Star Trek Into Darkness and J.J. Abrams' departure from the director's chair, making this movie the underdog of the trilogy.

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    #16

    Private Benjamin (1980) - $69.8 Million

    Goldie Hawn and Eileen Brennan wearing military clothes

    1h 49m | Directed by Howard Zieff
     
    Starring Goldie Hawn, Eileen Brennan and Armand Assante
     
    The movie was such a box office hit that it gave rise to a brief sitcom that couldn't equal the comedic rhythm of Private Benjamin. Although the performance of Goldie Hawn got universal praise from everyone, the movie got eclipsed by other comedies of that period, like History of the World, Part I.

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    #17

    Stir Crazy (1980) - $101 Million

    Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor sitting and looking in movie Stir Crazy

    1h 51m | Directed by Sidney Poitier
     
    Starring Gene Wilder, Richard Pryor and Georg Stanford Brown
     
    The comedic team of Wilder and Pryor is one for the ages, and the film showcases each of their strengths to the fullest. Stir Crazy was one of the highest-grossing films despite having a small budget. It made an astounding amount of money. Yet, it created a tremendous impression upon its first release but faded into obscurity after some time.

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    #18

    That Darn Cat! (1965) - $28.1 Million

    Neville Brand holding gun in movie That Darn Cat!

    1h 56m | Directed by Robert Stevenson
     
    Starring Hayley Mills, Dean Jones and Dorothy Provine
     
    Hayley Mills, the daughter of Sir John Mills, produced six films for Disney before this screwball comic thriller. A significant cast included Roddy McDowall, Ed Wynn, and Elsa Lanchester. Mills was "the" celebrity in 1965 and undoubtedly contributed to the movie earning $28.1 million at the box office.

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    #19

    Ruthless People (1986) - $71.6 Million

    Danny DeVito wearing suit and looking in movie Ruthless People

    1h 33m | Directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker and Jerry Zucker
     
    Starring Bette Midler, Danny DeVito and Judge Reinhold
     
    When you put Danny DeVito in your movie, you know it's going to be great. He brought the needed star power into the film, helping it earn $71.6 million at the box office. Since Ruthless People is a dark comedy distributed through a Disney-affiliated company, it wasn't on the streaming menu.

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    2012 (2009) - $791.2 Million

    John Cusack and Woody Harrelson looking in movie 2012

    2h 38m | Directed by Roland Emmerich
     
    Starring John Cusack, Thandiwe Newton and Chiwetel Ejiofor
     
    Based on mistaken theories about impending Mayan doom, memorability wasn't in anyone's mind when 2012 got produced. But it's unlikely that anyone was severely disappointed, as any film that predicts the end of the world in a particular year isn't going to age like wine. When it mattered, the film did well, earning $791.2 million.

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    Annik Perrot
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was on TV here à couple weeks ago. Didn't mind seeing it again. I quite like a disaster movie.

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    #21

    The Bourne Legacy (2012) - $276.1 Million

    Jeremy Renner wearing red jacket and looking in movie The Bourne Legacy

    2h 15m | Directed by Tony Gilroy
     
    Starring Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz and Edward Norton
     
    Directed by Tony Gilroy, The Bourne Legacy is about another CIA operative, not Jason Bourne, and it tries to expand the world with more action and story. It had a modestly successful run at the box office, but the critics and fans weren’t quite so accepting. After this movie, the franchise returned to Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass.

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    Bringing Down The House (2003) - $164.7 Million

    Steve Martin wearing suit and smiling in movie Bringing Down The House

    1h 45m | Directed by Adam Shankman
     
    Starring Steve Martin, Queen Latifah and Eugene Levy
     
    While this movie might have brought in some money at the box office, when it came to bringing in the audience, it wasn't as successful. The weird and quite funny pairing of Steve Martin and Queen Latifah wasn’t quite charming enough to stay in the memories of many watchers. The movie was a box office hit, earning $164.7 million.

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    FABULOUS1
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Steve Martins most under rated movie IMO is Bowfinger, but this is a funny movie also. Eugene Levy steals the show.

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    #23

    Eraser (1996) - $242.3 Million

    Arnold Schwarzenegger and James Caan talking in movie Eraser

    1h 55m | Directed by Chuck Russell
     
    Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Vanessa Williams and James Caan
     
    Arnold Schwarzenegger played John Kruger in Eraser, a US Marshall and expert in hiding high-profile individuals in the witness protection program. The movie received a lot of hate and negative reviews from the critics of Hollywood. However, the film did earn an impressive $242.3 million at the box office.

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    MJ
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the only movie I’ve ever walked out of. First twenty minutes was unwatchable.

    #24

    Snow White And The Huntsman (2012) - $396.6 Million

    Charlize Theron sitting and looking in movie Snow White And The Huntsman

    2h 07m | Directed by Rupert Sanders
     
    Starring Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth and Charlize Theron
     
    In 2011, audiences responded favorably to this expansive retelling of the Snow White mythos, bringing in nearly $400 million at the box office. However, over the following ten years, the movie gradually slipped into the forgotten category, especially after the underwhelming reception to the Stewart-less sequel discouraged many from revisiting it.

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    Bec
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I liked these movies. Stewart's emotionless face had me confused, it took a bit for me to realize she was supposed to be the heroine.

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    #25

    The Secret Of My Success (1987) - $111 Million

    Michael J. Fox looking in movie The Secret Of My Success

    1h 51m | Directed by Herbert Ross
     
    Starring Michael J. Fox, Helen Slater and Richard Jordan
     
    The Secret Of My Success was fast-paced, entertaining, and epitomized yuppie comedy. It also contributed to capturing the 1980s' materialistic office culture. Fox's acting, which is always outstanding, received positive reviews for the film. Despite that, it never became super-popular following its strong box office return.

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    What Lies Beneath (2000) - $291.4 Million

    Harrison Ford lying in the bed in movie What Lies Beneath

    1h 35m | Directed by Robert Zemeckis
     
    Starring Harrison Ford, Michelle Pfeiffer and Katharine Towne
     
    What Lies Beneath was Robert Zemeckis's attempt to create a Hitchcock-like movie in the 2000s. Starring well-known actors like Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer, the film garnered $291.4 million at the box office and mixed reviews from the critics. It’s forgettable, thanks to poor story decisions, horrible horror moments, and more.

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    #27

    Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) - $285.4 Million

    Mel Gibson and Danny Glover looking in movie Lethal Weapon 4

    2h 07m | Directed by Richard Donner
     
    Starring Mel Gibson, Danny Glover and Joe Pesci
     
    Once it was released, Lethal Weapon 4 got unfairly labeled as a total disaster. It wasn't on par with the previous movies. Its Triad-based criminal narrative pushed it all down, and the critics jumped on to highlight this fact. It did earn $285.4 million at the box office, but overall, it was one of the more forgettable entries in the series.

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    Beowulf (2007) - $196.4 Million

    Wealthow looking in movie Beowulf

    1h 55m | Directed by Robert Zemeckis
     
    Starring Ray Winstone, Crispin Glover and Angelina Jolie
     
    Directed by Robert Zemeckis, Beowulf looks at the warrior Beowulf, who tries to fight and defeat the villain Grendel, a Danish monster. It opened in the number one position at the box office. After this spur-of-the-moment success, the movie faded into obscurity, being outshined by other animated films.

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    Oz The Great And Powerful (2013) - $493.3 Million

    James Franco wearing suit and looking in movie Oz The Great And Powerful

    2h 10m | Directed by Sam Raimi
     
    Starring James Franco, Michelle Williams and Rachel Weisz
     
    Oz The Great And Powerful tried to capitalize on the legacy of The Wizard of Oz and the CGI work that Tim Burton did on Alice in Wonderland. Sadly, the movie didn’t live up to either of them. While it did well at the box office, the critics butchered it. The original The Wizard of Oz was enough for the audiences.

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    Isa Reyes
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually enjoyed this movie. It's one of them that is good if you don't mentally compare it to the original the whole time

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    Lee Daniels’ The Butler (2013) - $176.6 Million

    Forest Whitaker wearing suit in movie Lee Daniels’ The Butler

    2h 12m | Directed by Lee Daniels
     
    Starring Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey and John Cusack
     
    Despite being a hit with both critics and audiences, Lee Daniels' The Butler hasn't entered the larger cultural conversation in the nearly ten years that have passed. Its stunt casting and dramatic weight weren't as highly regarded as those of its contemporaries, like The Artist and The King's Speech.

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    Donkey boi
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Forest Whitaker is one of the most underrated actors. The man is fantastic! He can make a shite film watchable, and a watchable film captivating! The last King of Scotland is another film of his that doesn't get talked about enough.

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    Lone Survivor (2013) - $154.8 Million

    Mark Wahlberg wearing military clothes, looking in movie Lone Survivor

    2h 01m | Directed by Peter Berg
     
    Starring Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch and Emile Hirsch
     
    Lone Survivor, a 2013 surprise smash for Universal, is exhilarating and action-packed. Because of its dull narrative and the absence of any especially standout performances, its cinematic legacy got eclipsed by films like American Sniper and Hacksaw Ridge. It did earn $154.8 at the box office.

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    #32

    The Wolverine (2013) - $414.8 Million

    Hugh Jackman looking in movie The Wolverine

    2h 06m | Directed by James Mangold
     
    Starring Hugh Jackman, Will Yun Lee and Tao Okamoto
     
    The Wolverine stand-alone movie trilogy got met with prestige, with the release of Logan, and disappointment, with X-Men Origins: Wolverine. The middle child of the saga, The Wolverine, set in Japan, made $414.8 million and is still largely unmentioned despite being the most successful of the 13 X-Men movies.

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    Safe House (2012) - $208.1 Million

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    1h 55m | Directed by Daniel Espinosa
     
    Starring Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds and Robert Patrick
     
    Safe House follows an agent who has to look after a fugitive in a secured safe house. Starring Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds in the lead roles, the movie did well at the box office, earning $208.1 Million, but was moderately met by the critics and the fans, gaining mixed reviews.

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    Clash Of The Titans (2010) - $493.2 Million

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    2h 08m | Directed by Louis Leterrier
     
    Starring Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes
     
    Clash of the Titans made just under $500 million at the global box office. As audiences' interest in fantasy media changed in the years that followed due to the enormous success of Game of Thrones, this movie and its less successful sequel have had a difficult time maintaining their cultural significance.

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    Never Say Never Again (1983) - $160 Million

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    2h 14m | Directed by Irvin Kershner
     
    Starring Sean Connery, Kim Basinger and Klaus Maria Brandauer
     
    Never Say Never Again was produced using several intricate legal snags and is technically not a part of the James Bond canon. The movie received enough attention due to Sean Connery's comeback, earning $160 million at the box office. However, because of its poor craftsmanship and lack of a license, it has since been forgotten by the general public.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The worst Bond movie by far. Couldn't watch twice and I am a Bond lover.

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    Tightrope (1984) - $48.1 Million

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    1h 54m | Directed by Richard Tuggle and Clint Eastwood (uncredited)
     
    Starring Clint Eastwood, Geneviève Bujold and Dan Hedaya
     
    Despite having a modest budget and receiving favorable reviews, the film generated a sizable amount of money. Tightrope isn't quite so memorable outside of Eastwood's most ardent supporters, unlike many of his works that have endured. Eastwood gives a strong performance, and the film's breathtaking neo-noir cinematography makes it an overlooked must-see.

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    The Four Seasons (1981) - $50.1 Million

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    1h 47m | Directed by Alan Alda
     
    Starring Alan Alda, Carol Burnett and Len Cariou
     
    Very little prevented The Four Seasons from being a success at the box office. Although it was a financial success, it's usually not listed as one of the funniest comedies from the 1980s. The movie faded away due to being incredibly forgettable on its own, and no amount of star power could convince fans to see it again.

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    Lisa H
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see Carol Burnett, I upvote ❤️ She is such a funny, kind, and wholesome human being.

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    On Golden Pond (1981) - $119.3 Million

    Henry Fonda with glasses sitting and looking in movie On Golden Pond

    1h 49m | Directed by Mark Rydell
     
    Starring Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda and Jane Fonda
     
    A sappy and emotional film featured aging Hollywood giants like Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn. Despite receiving rave reviews and several accolades, the film rarely gets on the list of the best films of that decade. The 1980s generation's kids might not have positive recollections of the movie because it was made for an adult audience.

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    Mike Fitzpatrick
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My former SIL loved this and watched it constantly. I thought it was great.

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    Due Date (2010) - $211.8 Million

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    1h 35m | Directed by Todd Phillips
     
    Starring Robert Downey Jr., Zach Galifianakis and Michelle Monaghan
     
    Todd Philips is known today for his The Hangover trilogy and the masterfully crafted Joker movie. In 2010 he tried to woo the audience, this time with Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis on the screen. Sadly, while Due Date did rake in $211.8 million, it might be one of the most forgettable movies he has ever made.

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    Dinosaur (2000) - $349.8 Million

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    1h 22m | Directed by Eric Leighton and Ralph Zondag
     
    Starring D.B. Sweeney, Julianna Margulies and Samuel E. Wright
     
    It might be hard to imagine, but there is a Disney movie that isn’t loved universally by the fans. In 2000, the studio tried its hand at giving the good old Disney and parents twist to a dinosaur. While the movie did a half-decent job at the box office, the critics and the audience ripped Dinosaur to shreds.

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    Stakeout (1987) - $65.7 Million

    Richard Dreyfus and Emilio Estevez looking in movie Stakeout

    1h 57m | Directed by John Badham
     
    Starring Richard Dreyfuss, Emilio Estevez and Madeleine Stowe
     
    While Richard Dreyfus and Emilio Estevez were an odd couple, fans got drawn into this buddy-cop couple due to their complementary charms. Stakeout garnered mixed reviews from critics, and it appears time has buried it behind the glut of other cop comedies from the 1980s. It was able to earn $65.7 million at the box office.

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    JoJo Anisko
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I enjoyed it enough to rewatch it several times. I guess I'm no trendsetter.

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    Wild Hogs (2007) - $253.6 Million

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    1h 40m | Directed by Walt Becker
     
    Starring Tim Allen, Martin Lawrence, John Travolta and William H. Macy
     
    Wild Hogs might have gone wild at the box office, but it sure didn’t do the same thing in the memories of the watchers. Starring Tim Allen, Martin Lawrence, John Travolta, and William H. Macy, the four strong names brought people to the theaters. The movie earned $253.6 million, but the stale story couldn't create some memorable moments.

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    Crash (2004) - $98.4 Million

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    1h 52m | Directed by Paul Haggis
     
    Starring Don Cheadle, Sandra Bullock and Thandiwe Newton
     
    Crash outperformed its $6 million budget with an astonishing $98.4 million at the box office. It even won Best Picture at the Academy Awards in the year it was released. This movie is commonly used as a particularly egregious example of the Oscar going to a movie that maybe didn't deserve it in the first place.

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    Sergeant York (1941) - $8.3 Million

    Gary Cooper standing and holding gun in movie Sergeant York

    2h 14m | Directed by Howard Hawks
     
    Starring Gary Cooper, Walter Brennan and Joan Leslie
     
    In addition to receiving nominations in nine other categories, Sergeant York earned Gary Cooper an Oscar for the lead part and another for editing. Moreover, it was the year's highest-grossing film, earning an impressive $8.3 million on a budget of $1.7 million. Sadly, the movie faded away into obscurity.

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    Bluetoyou
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is based on a true story and one of my favorites of all time. But then I like movies from that time period.

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    I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007) - $187.1 Million

    Adam Sandler and Kevin James wearing firefighter clothes in movie I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry

    1h 55m | Directed by Dennis Dugan
     
    Starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James and Jessica Biel
     
    The collaboration between Wedding Crashers stars Adam Sandler, Kevin James, and director Dennis Dugan paid off financially. The movie's contentious subject matter and the enormous commercial success of the Grown Ups movies have since made it one of Sandler's less cherished and not so commonly rewatched works.

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    G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013) - $375.7 Million

    Dwayne Johnson wearing military clothes in movie G.I. Joe: Retaliation

    1h 50m | Directed by Jon M. Chu
     
    Starring Dwayne Johnson, Channing Tatum and Adrianne Palicki
     
    This sequel cost a little less but brought in more money for the studio. G.I. Joe: Retaliation has some entertaining moments and jaw-dropping action, but in deleting some of the silliness, it lacks any distinctive character. It narrows the emphasis and eliminates some cartoonish qualities that Rise of Cobra got criticized for.

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    The Best Years Of Our Lives (1946) - $23.7 Million

    Myrna Loy smiling in movie The Best Years of Our Lives

    2h 50m | Directed by William Wyler
     
    Starring Myrna Loy, Dana Andrews and Fredric March
     
    Sometimes, a movie becomes forgotten due to the passage of time. Not every old film, no matter how many Oscars it was able to win, gets remembered by a wider audience. The Best Years of Our Lives is the perfect example of this. The movie won 6 Oscars, but when it came to memorability, it faded away more and more with every generation.

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    The Carpetbaggers (1964) - $40 Million

    George Peppard wearing suit in movie The Carpetbaggers

    2h 30m | Directed by Edward Dmytryk
     
    Starring George Peppard, Alan Ladd and Robert Cummings
     
    For its time, The Carpetbaggers made quite a lot of money at the box office — $40 million. With stars like George Peppard, who acted in Breakfast at Tiffany’s in 1961, Alan Ladd, and Robert Cummings, the movie was the movie of the era. Sadly, as some time passed, the film became a forgotten work of art.

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    San Andreas (2015) - $474 Million

    Dwayne Johnson flying in movie San Andreas

    1h 54m | Directed by Brad Peyton
     
    Starring Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino and Alexandra Daddario
     
    When you slap the name of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on a movie, you'll have a hit on your hands. But a memorable film? That isn’t always the case. San Andreas brought in a lot of money for the studio, $474 million, but it couldn’t keep it up. The movie quickly faded away and awaited to be shown once more.

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    Elita One
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because it's a forgettable movie, any of The Rock's movies are.

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    Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) - $222.4 Million

    Michael Moore and Ben Affleck walking in movie Fahrenheit 9/11

    2h 02m | Directed by Michael Moore
     
    Starring Michael Moore, George W. Bush (archive footage) and Ben Affleck (archive footage)
     
    Fahrenheit 9/11, the only documentary to earn more than $100 million at the box office, is undoubtedly a product of its era. The changing political and media landscapes, combined with Michael Moore's relative inactivity since 2018's much less successful Fahrenheit 11/9, haven't exactly helped the movie age well among later generations.

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    Tams21
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really used to like Michael Moore until I learned how liberal he can be with the truth at times.

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    The Bible: In The Beginning (1966) - $34.9 Million

    People eating in movie The Bible: In the Beginning

    2h 54m | Directed by John Huston
     
    Starring Michael Parks, Ulla Bergryd and Richard Harris
     
    The highest-grossing movie of 1966, this Dino de Laurentiis production had an unbelievable star-studded ensemble and was directed by the famous John Huston. While it included stars like Richard Harris, George C. Scott, Ava Gardner, and Peter O'Toole, it's impossible to declare that it ranks among the most memorable films ever made. 

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Memorable because, along with A Walk with Love and Death, it was made when John Huston wanted to be Federico Fellini