Top 30 Movies That Caused People to Walk Out

From shocking violence to unsettling themes, these films pushed audiences to their limits. Join us as we explore the most controversial movies that caused massive theater walkouts. We'll delve into the scenes and content that proved too much for many viewers, sparking outrage, physical reactions, and heated debates. Our countdown includes films like "The Exorcist," "Pulp Fiction," "Raw," and "A Clockwork Orange." Whether due to graphic violence, explicit content, or challenging narratives, these movies left a lasting impact on cinema and audience expectations. Which controversial film had you running for the exit?

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[WatchMojo]

Which controversial film had you running for the exit?

[davidknightx]

I read an interview with Stephen King who saw The Exorcist in the theater with his wife. During the head turning scene, a woman stood up, screamed something in Spanish and fled the theater. King leaned towards his wife and said, "This movie is going to be huge."

[flashback]

You forgot to put cats (2019) on this list

[Jordie_]

When I worked as a projectionist at the local cinema, every weekend I would see people walk out half way through Sex and the City 2.

[jenniferkelley]

When I saw Dogma in the theater, there were maybe 20 people there. By about 15 minutes into the film, there were about 10 people, and after 30 minutes, my friend and myself were the only ones left. Totally one of my favorite movies.

[customer]

How can a list be complete without including The Human Centipede?

[rickbuc]

I saw Caligula when it came out. We stood in line at the theatre reading warnings every four feet or so of what we were about to see. After the movie, the majority of movie goers complained that certain scenes depicted exactly what they were warned would be in the film. People still go to shows and are offended even if they know exactly what they are going to see.

[agent-]

A Serbian Film is traumatizing.
It will leave a scar in you. It will change you forever.
THIS IS A WARNING!

[Xanman-pq]

Can't believe the number of people here talking about Fight Club. Didn't they listen to the rules?

[jdbankshot]

never, ever heard of anyone walking out on fight club. never.

[PaleoVirus]

My grandfather walked out on Saving Private Ryan. He landed at Sword. 101 years old now. That day was the 1st time I'd seen any emotions from him.

[IsaiahWayne]

I remember seeing people walk out in the middle of the movie, Dragonball Evolution. 😂

[StonedVet]

Saving Private Ryan Is and always will be one of the greatest cinematic experiences ever in theatres. Veterans walking out from PTSD means it was done right

[niccage]

Ive never walked out of a movie, even if its bad, ill stay through because i paid good money for the tickets

[rl]

My Dad still thinks Blair Witch was real. He told me that, "they still haven't found those kids". I almost died laughing!!

[spoonbendingspacemonkey]

When the extended edition of, The Exorcist, came out in theaters, I was dragged in by a friend who didn't want to see it alone. I couldn't sleep for three days. I kept calling my friend at 3 am because if I couldn't sleep, neither were they!

Scariest movie I've ever seen and will never watch it again.

[sarafalco]

Even a lot of kids walked out of “Transformers the Movie” because they were crying over Optimus Prime’s death.

[g_clayton]

you go to a Von Trier, Waters or Cronenberg movie and can't handle it? You did that to yourself, tbh, lmao

[OPC]

No other film in existence can change the morality of a person like a Serbian Film

[shannondore]

When I went to see "Hereditary" there was an elderly couple in front of me. There's a very disturbing scene in the movie that is very shocking and sets the tone for the rest of the movie. Well, needless to say, the couple walked out. I'd never seen anyone leave a movie before, but considering what they just witnessed, I get it.