Top 15 Razzie Award Winning Movies

The Razzies have a long history of spotlighting films that missed the mark, and some winners have become infamous for how thoroughly they dominated the ceremony. Below you will find a quick tour through notable Razzie Award winners for Worst Picture and other categories, with key facts on casts, budgets, box office results, and which trophies they actually took home. This list focuses on clear details fans tend to look up, like who directed the film, what it cost, and how many Razzies it earned. Think of it as a handy cheat sheet to the most notorious winners in Razzie history.

‘Cats’ (2019)

Tom Hooper directed this adaptation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, featuring stars like Taylor Swift, Idris Elba, and Judi Dench. It won Worst Picture along with acting and technical prizes, including awards for supporting performances and screen combo. Reported production costs were well over the nine figure mark, while the worldwide gross fell far short of expectations. The film’s rushed visual effects became a central talking point during awards season.

‘The Emoji Movie’ (2017)

This Sony Pictures animated feature won Worst Picture and several additional Razzies, including Worst Director and Worst Screenplay. The voice cast included T. J. Miller, James Corden, and Anna Faris. Despite a modest budget, it earned a solid global gross, though reviews and audience scores were very low. The film’s product placement and phone app setting drew heavy criticism from voters.

‘Movie 43’ (2013)

A sketch anthology produced by Relativity Media, it won Worst Picture and racked up multiple awards across directing and writing. The film assembled a starry cast including Hugh Jackman, Kate Winslet, Halle Berry, and more, with each short credited to different directors. Production reportedly stretched over many months as producers slotted in talent when available. Box office returns were modest given the number of high profile names attached.

‘Jack and Jill’ (2011)

Starring Adam Sandler in dual roles, this comedy swept the Razzies and won Worst Picture among a near clean sweep of categories. Al Pacino appeared as a heightened version of himself, which also became a frequent punchline for voters. The film earned a healthy gross on a mid range budget despite heavy critical backlash. Its sweep set a notable record at the time for the most awards taken by one title.

‘The Last Airbender’ (2010)

M. Night Shyamalan directed this live action adaptation of the Nickelodeon series and it won Worst Picture along with Worst Director. The cast featured Noah Ringer, Dev Patel, and Nicola Peltz, and the production relied heavily on visual effects and 3D conversion. It performed strongly in international markets, bringing in a large worldwide total on a sizable budget. Critics cited wooden dialogue and deviations from the source as reasons for the Razzie wins.

‘Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen’ (2009)

This Michael Bay sequel won Worst Picture and added trophies for Worst Director and Worst Screenplay. Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox returned, and the production delivered extensive large scale action scenes and effects work. The movie was a major global hit with a massive box office haul relative to its high budget. Razzie voters targeted the bloated runtime and noisy plotting when handing out awards.

‘The Love Guru’ (2008)

Mike Myers starred and co wrote this comedy, which won Worst Picture and earned additional Razzies for acting and writing. Jessica Alba and Justin Timberlake co starred, and Paramount handled distribution. The film cost a moderate amount to produce but failed to connect at the box office. Critics and voters pointed to repetitive gags and weak character work.

‘I Know Who Killed Me’ (2007)

Lindsay Lohan led this thriller that won Worst Picture and multiple awards including Worst Actress for dual roles. The story centers on identity confusion and a serial predator, with heavy use of stylized color and symbolic imagery. Despite a modest budget, it underperformed domestically and internationally. The film’s twist elements and tonal shifts became frequent Razzie talking points.

‘Basic Instinct 2’ (2006)

Sharon Stone returned for this London set sequel, which won Worst Picture and drew additional awards for writing and acting. The production leaned on glossy locations and a more grounded crime plot than the original. Its budget sat in the mid range, but global grosses were limited. Voters flagged the lack of suspense and chemistry as reasons for its Razzie haul.

‘Dirty Love’ (2005)

Written by and starring Jenny McCarthy, this indie comedy won Worst Picture and added trophies for Worst Director and Worst Screenplay. The film followed a tabloid photographer’s chaotic rebound journey and was produced on a low budget. Despite a small theatrical footprint, it gained outsized attention during awards season. The Razzies cited scattershot humor and thin character arcs.

‘Catwoman’ (2004)

Halle Berry headlined this DC adaptation, which won Worst Picture along with Worst Actress and Worst Director. The movie featured extensive digital stunt work, a new origin, and a focus on fashion world intrigue. Its budget was substantial, yet worldwide grosses disappointed relative to franchise expectations. Berry famously accepted her award in person, which became a Razzie milestone moment.

‘Gigli’ (2003)

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez starred in this romantic crime film that won Worst Picture and several acting and writing awards. Production changes and reshoots were widely reported during its rollout. Its box office tally was very low compared with a mid level budget. The Razzies highlighted tonal confusion and miscast leads.

‘Swept Away’ (2002)

Directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Madonna and Adriano Giannini, this remake won Worst Picture and other awards including Worst Actress. Shot on location with an intimate scope, it was released by Screen Gems in North America. The film earned a minimal gross against a small budget. Razzie voters focused on flat chemistry and a weak reimagining of the source.

‘Freddy Got Fingered’ (2001)

Tom Green wrote, directed, and starred in this shock comedy, which won Worst Picture and netted additional awards for acting and directing. The film leaned into surreal sketches and boundary pushing gags. Its budget was modest, and domestic grosses were limited though it built a cult following on home release. The ceremony became memorable when Green appeared and embraced the dubious honors.

‘Battlefield Earth’ (2000)

John Travolta led this sci fi adaptation that won Worst Picture and dominated numerous categories, including Worst Actor and Worst Screenplay. The production used heavy dutch angles, elaborate makeup, and large practical sets. It posted a high budget relative to a very poor worldwide gross. The title later received a special Razzie for Worst Drama of the Decade, cementing its place in awards lore.

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