We all have that one movie we’ll defend with our whole heart, no matter how much critics tear it apart.
Maybe it’s nostalgia, maybe it’s the soundtrack, or maybe we just like bad movies. Either way, the people of Reddit have spoken, sharing their favorite films that scored 20% or less on Rotten Tomatoes, and it’s a surprisingly relatable list.
According to the thread, cult favorites like “Out Cold” (8%), “Jingle All the Way” (20%), and “White Chicks” (15%) are some of the most-loved “bad” movies out there. Each one might have bombed with critics, but fans can quote every line, and that’s what really matters.
Here are some of the top mentions:
- “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance” (2011) — 18%. Nicolas Cage on a flaming motorcycle. Enough said.
- “The One” (2001) — 13%. Jet Li fighting alternate versions of himself. Is it high art? No. Is it awesome? Yes.
- “Kung Pow! Enter the Fist” (2002) — 13%. An absurd martial arts parody that’s either genius or madness.
- “Grandma’s Boy” (2006) — 15%. Stoner humor and video games … the ultimate early-2000s combo.
- “Encino Man” (1992) — 17%. A thawed-out caveman in modern-day California? Brendan Fraser made it work.
- “Christmas with the Kranks” (2004) — 5%. It’s aggressively cheesy, but somehow still a holiday staple.
- “The Master of Disguise” (2002) — 1%. “Am I not turtley enough for the Turtle Club?” lives on forever.
- “Troll 2” (1990) — 13%. Universally considered one of the worst movies ever made, and that’s the point.
Even rom-coms got some love, like “A Cinderella Story” (11%) and “Couples Retreat” (10%). Sure, the dialogue might be rough, but if it makes you feel good, who cares what the tomato meter says?
If you’ve ever found yourself saying “hear me out,” you’re in good company. Some movies aren’t meant to win awards; they’re meant to live rent-free in our hearts and on our streaming queues forever.
So, what’s your “so bad it’s good” favorite? Bonus points if you can quote it from memory.