15 People Share the Movie They Secretly Think is Unwatchable
Everyone has that one movie they’re apparently supposed to love but just can’t stand. Maybe it’s a beloved comedy that never gets a laugh, a romance that feels painfully ridiculous, or a blockbuster that everyone insists is a masterpiece. Admitting you dislike certain movies can practically start an argument at dinner. On Reddit, people shared the popular films they struggle to sit through, and some of their choices would probably upset entire fan communities. A few couldn’t even finish watching, while others stuck around hoping things would improve. These are the movies that left some viewers wondering what everybody else was enjoying.
Avatar Wasn’t Worth the Hype
One Reddit user called Avatar (2009) one of the dumbest movies they’d ever seen, while another appreciated the visuals but found the story painfully familiar.
Pretty Woman Was Just Boring
Despite its romantic comedy status, one viewer found Pretty Woman (1990) painfully boring and said they never understood its appeal, even apart from how certain aspects have aged.
Napoleon Dynamite Didn’t Get a Laugh
One commenter simply nominated Napoleon Dynamite (2004), while another remembered watching it during its original popularity and completely failing to understand why everyone loved it.
Love Actually Has Some Awful Characters
A viewer couldn’t stand Love Actually (2003), arguing that several characters were genuinely unpleasant, a complaint echoed by others who questioned the movie’s supposedly romantic relationships.
Titanic Wasn’t for Everyone
One commenter admitted they weren’t particularly fond of Titanic (1997), despite its enormous popularity, while another said they watched it once and never felt like returning.
The Notebook Wasn’t Romantic Enough
One Reddit user dismissed The Notebook (2004) as ridiculous, while others criticized the central romance and questioned why some of the characters’ decisions were supposed to seem romantic.
La La Land Couldn’t Win Everyone Over
A viewer called La La Land (2016) overrated, including its songs, while another found most of the movie unbearable before admitting that the ending unexpectedly moved them.
Anchorman Was Completely Unbearable
One commenter couldn’t understand why Anchorman (2004) is considered such a great comedy, describing its humor as unbearable despite the movie’s devoted following.
Wicked Failed a Musical Fan
One Reddit user said they normally love musicals but couldn’t stand Wicked (2024), proving that even a big-budget adaptation of a beloved stage show won’t please everyone.
Forrest Gump Had a Very Unhappy Viewer
One commenter admitted they couldn’t stand Forrest Gump (1994), offering little explanation beyond their dislike of a movie that many viewers consider a classic.
The Goonies Lost Its Magic
After finally watching The Goonies (1985) as an adult, one Reddit user couldn’t understand its appeal, suggesting that childhood nostalgia might play a significant role in its popularity.
The Princess Bride Was Impossible to Finish
One viewer confessed they’d tried watching The Princess Bride (1987) three separate times without finishing it, prompting several fans to express their disbelief.
Ferris Bueller Was Too Annoying
A Reddit user found Ferris so irritating in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) that they could barely finish the movie, despite its reputation as a beloved teen comedy.
The Polar Express Divided a Family
One commenter said their entire extended family loves The Polar Express (2004), but they and their daughter absolutely detest the animated Christmas favorite.
Top Gun Didn’t Live Up to Expectations
One viewer finally watched Top Gun (1986) in 2020 and disliked the story, romantic chemistry, and uneven pacing so much that they stopped watching before the ending.