Top 20 Movies That Bombed So Hard They Ruined Actors Careers

Hollywood is a fickle town... For this list, we’ll be looking at the biggest critical and/or commercial film failures that wrecked a star’s reputation in Hollywood. Our countdown includes Lori Petty, Gene Kelly, Geena Davis and more! Did we forget a poorly-received movie that derailed a career? Let us know in the comments below.

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[WatchMojo]

Did we forget a poorly-received movie that derailed a career? Let us know in the comments below.

[clarencewalker]

If anyone watches "Rollerball" from 1974, you'll understand why the remake failed. And "I Know Who Killed Me" didn't kill Lindsey Lohan's career. She did that all by herself.

[glaucioreis]

The claim that "Xanadu" ruined Gene Kelly's long and successful career, when he was already retiring anyway, is utterly ridiculous.

[Father_Daniel]

I feel bad for Taylor Kitsch. He's a really great actor, just got cast in a few big flops and messed up his career. Anyone who's scene him in Friday Night Lights, Waco, and True Detective season 2 knows how good he is

[jusmartin]

I actually really liked John Carter I was impressed by the acting and the story was pretty cool

[voikus]

Catwoman. Halle Berry is one of the few actors who accepted a Razzie in person for that roll

[akellar]

I think the drugs and alcohol messed up Lohan's career but sure we'll blame it on a movie.

[KIRAMH]

Xanadu was the bomb. Saw it in theaters 3x, as did all my friends. Gene Kelly was almost 70 when he made that. Was already heading into retirement…it was obvious he did it for one last big paycheck but he still pulled off his magic.

[stephengrigg]

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Clooney looking down to find his mark is hilarious. They really did not care at all

[LuisGonzalez-pxsj]

You know what Tank Girl is one of my guilty pleasures I didn’t know it ruined Lori Petty’s career.

[danlovek]

Geena Davis redeemed herself with “A long kiss goodnight”. What an awesome film. but Hollywood couldn’t get over her “cutthroat island” film 🥴

[shannonbrice]

I think some of these actors were not cast again because they were diva's on the set. Pairing the diva aspect with the high pay and the box office bomb, left studios not wanting to take the risk again.

[genericglam]

Justice for Showgirls. It’s a camp classic imo

[supaflyguy]

Lori Petty was incredible in Tank Girl. Really unfortunate how she suffered because of it.

[introvertsrock]

Rodman, Shaq are examples where sports & acting need to stay separate.
Same for majority influencers/reality stars??

[cabronicusmaximuschingonic]

Lori Petty would've made an AWESOME Harley Quinn.

[Itosalix]

"The Love Guru" wasn't the only thing that killed his career, it just twisted the knife. Five years earlier he did "The Cat in the Hat", Well, it would more accurate to say he HAD to it. Myers had pulled out of any movie after money had been sunk into it. The studio threatened him with $20 million. A deal was worked out where he would star in this new movie.
Now, just limited small cameos... he was in Bohemian Rhapsody for one.

[kakeyshagarcia]

The film wasn't the reason Alicia Silverstone didn't act for awhile. It was because people were fat shaming her to the point she thought about quitting acting. A lot of people are such jerks

[Pyke_]

That almost happened to George Clooney after Batman & Robin. A couple of good movies and performances saved the guy

[PeterAckarey]

"John Carter" is the only film on this list which was actually a very good film. I have it and watch it every so often. It's just a pity that it bombed.