Not every film that manages to get itself on the big screen is a winner. There are some that flop, and for various reasons. A movie could be a replica of every other in its genre but just does something right enough to get away with it. Unique and new topics could have what it takes to make a name for themselves but just don’t do enough to get the right attention. Whatever the case may be, some examples, like the worst movies of 2024, just didn’t do enough to stand out amongst the rest. While the year isn’t even halfway over, these are the worst films this year that you can avoid seeing.
12. Mother of the Bride, Netflix
Starting the list of worst movies of 2024 is Mother of the Bride. The romantic comedy directed by Mark Waters stars Miranda Cosgrove, Sean Teale, Brooke Shields, Chad Michael Murray, and more. The Netflix exclusive received negative reviews with many saying that the film was incredibly cringy.
The story follows Lana’s daughter, Emma, who returns from London and announces that she’s getting married next month. Things become more complicated when Lana learns that the man who stole Emma’s heart is the son of the man who broke her heart years ago.
IMDb: 4.9/10
Metascore: 39
11. Night Swim, Peacock and Prime Video
One of the worst movies of 2024 is Night Swim, the supernatural horror film written and directed by Bryce McGuire as his feature directorial debut. The film is based on the 2014 short sharing the same name by McGuire and Rod Blackburst, and stars Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon. The film received negative reviews and grossed only $54 million worldwide.
The story follows a family who moves into a new home that is complete with a backyard swimming pool. However, they’re unaware of the deep secret that lives in the pool, and unleashes itself upon the family, dragging them into the inescapable depths.
IMDb: 4.7/10
Metascore: 43
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10. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Theaters and Prime Video
Ghostbusters is a familiar name, and it’s known that the last couple of them didn’t do well with viewers. This one received mixed reviews but is another letdown for some fans, making it one of the worst movies of 2024. The supernatural comedy film directed by Gil Kenan stars Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhand, Mckenna Grace and more. Even with the negative feedback, Frozen Empire grossed over $199 million worldwide, making it the ninth-highest so far.
Set after Afterlife, this one follows the Ghostbusters as they discover an ancient artifact that unleashes an evil force. The Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age.
IMDb: 6.2/10
Metascore: 46
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9. Arthur the King, Prime Video
One of the worst movies of 2024 is Arthur the King, an adventure film directed by Simon Cellan Jones starring Mark Wahlberg, Simu Lui, and Juliet Rylance. Based on a true event, the film has a decent score on IMDb but it’s low on Metascore with several reviews believing it to be a plain, boring story of a “man’s best friend” relationship.
The story follows the adventure of a racer, Michael, who is working towards his last run in hopes of winning one more time before stopping. During his race, he comes across a dog and feeds him some food, which then creates a relationship between the two. The beat-down stray stays with the group as they go through their race.
IMDb: 7.0/10
Metascore: 54
8. Tarot, Theaters
Directed and written by Spenser Cohen and Anna Halberg, Tarot is a supernatural horror film based on the 1992 novel, Horrorscope by Nicholas Adams. The film stars Harriet Slater, Adain Bradley, Wolfgang Novogratz, and more. The film received negative reviews on release by critics and grossed $30 million worldwide, a disappointing number.
Following a group of friends who rent a mansion in the Catskills for one of their birthdays, the movie follows the kids who recklessly violate the sacred rule of Tarot reading and unknowingly unleash an unspeakable evil trapped within the cursed cards. one by one, they come to face their fate and end up in a race against death.
IMDb: 4.9/10
Metascore: 36
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7. Lift, Netflix
In the comedy heist film directed by F. Gary Gray, Lift stars Kevin Hart, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D’Onofio, and more. Released on Netflix, the film doesn’t have high scores with both Metascore and IMDb with reviews bashing the repetitive style of the film.
Lift follows a master thief and his Interpol Agent ex-girlfriend who team up to steal $500 million in gold bullion being transported on an A380 passenger flight. Reviews claim that the plot isn’t unique, with some characters, like Jean Reno, playing the same role similar to other heist movies that it’s just not entertaining anymore.
IMDb: 5.5/10
Metascore: 40
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6. The Underdoggs, Prime Video
It’s hard to say that anything Snoop Dogg does is the worst, but unfortunately, The Underdoggs is one of the worst movies of 2024. The sports comedy-drama directed by Charles Stone III starring Dogg, Tika Sumpter, Andrew Schulz, Mike Epps, and more is an Amazon Prime exclusive and received negative reviews.
The story follows Jaycen “Two Js” Jennings who is a washed-up ex-professional football star who has hit rock bottom. When Jaycen is sentenced to community service coaching an unruly pee-wee football team, he sees it as an opportunity to turn his life around.
IMDb: 5.6/10
Metascore: 39
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5. Drive-Away Dolls, Peacock
Drive-Away Dolls is a comedy road film directed by Ethan Coen from a screenplay he co-wrote with his wife Tricia Cooke. Starring Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, Pedro Pascal, Matt Damon, and more, the film received mixed reviews since its release.
Jamie regrets her breakup with her girlfriend, while Marian needs to relax. In search of a fresh start, the two embark on an unexpected road trip to Tallahassee, only for things to quickly go wrong when they realize they’re carrying something that brings them into the path of inept criminals.
IMDb: 5.5/10
Metascore: 56
4. Argylle, Apple TV and Prime Video
A spy action comedy starring amazing names like Henry Cavill, Dua Lipa, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, John Cena, and more, shouldn’t have been on the list of worst movies of 2024. However, with so much left desired after watching the film, it’s not worth the effort of seeing.
Argylle follows a reclusive author who writes espionage novels about a secret agent and global spy syndicate and realizes the plot of the new book she’s writing starts to mirror real-world events, in real-time. The over-the-top action comedy brought too much style and not enough substance to the film.
IMDb: 5.7/10
Metascore: 35
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3. Millers Girl, Prime Video
Miller’s Girl has been advertised heavily, but even with all the promoting it’s not one that you want to see. While there have been mixed reviews since the release by critics, IMDb’s rating and Metascore deem it as one of the worst movies of 2024. The erotic thriller directed by Jade Halley Bartlett stars two amazing names: Jenna Ortega and Martin Freeman.
The story follows the two as student and teacher roles, respectively, who enter into a complicated relationship after a creative writing assignment. A relationship where there should be a hard line that isn’t crossed begins to blue, and their lives intertwine.
IMDb: 5.2/10
Metascore: 41
2. Imaginary, Prime Video
The supernatural horror film, Imaginary, directed and produced by Jeff Wadlow is number two on the worst movies of 2024. The film stars DeWanda Wise, Tom Payne, Taegen Burns, and more. When released, it received negative reviews and only grossed un $39 million, a disappointment to say the least.
The story follows a woman who returns to her childhood home to discover that the imaginary friend she left behind is very real and unhappy that she abandoned him. If done right, the storyline would have been interesting. Several reviews found the movie just ridiculous, and would often get bored throughout, which isn’t something you want to hear from the horror genre.
IMDb: 4.7/10
Metascore: 34
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1. Madame Web, Netflix and Prime Video
The worst movie of 2024 goes to Madame Web, the superhero film part of the MCU universe and the fourth film in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. The film stars Dakota Johnson in the titular role along with Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Emma Roberts, Adam Scott, and more. With a budget of $80-$100 million, the movie only grossed over $100 million and was a box-office bomb with heavy negative reviews.
The plot follows Johnson who plays Cassandra Webb, a New York metropolic paramedic who begins to demonstrate signs of clairvoyance. Not only is she forced to challenge revelations about her past, but she also has to safeguard three young women from a deadly adversary who wants them destroyed. Along with the awful predictability of the plot, the dialogue doesn’t offer any substance either. Overall, worst movie of 2024.
IMDb: 3.9/10
Metascore: 26