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20 of the Most Boring Films of All Time

20 of the Most Boring Films of All Time

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"City Rats" (2009)

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"The Last Airbender" (2010)

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"Lincoln" (2012)

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"Alice in Wonderland" (2010)

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"Green Lantern" (2011)

Source: Courtesy of Warner Bros.

"Hulk" (2003)

Source: Courtesy of Universal Pictures

"Meet Joe Black" (1998)

Source: Courtesy of Universal Pictures

"Gods and Generals" (2003)

Source: Courtesy of Warner Bros.

"Star Trek: The Motion Picture" (1979)

Source: Courtesy of Paramount Pictures

"Fifty Shades of Grey" (2015)

Source: Courtesy of Universal Pictures

"2001: A Space Odyssey" (1968)

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"White House Down" (2013)

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"A Wrinkle in Time" (2018)

Source: Courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

"Gerry" (2002)

Courtesy of Echo Bridge Home Entertainment

"Jupiter Ascending" (2015)

Courtesy of Warner Bros.

"Apollo 18" (2011)

Courtesy of Dimension Films

"Lost in Space" (1998)

Courtesy of New Line Cinema

"Clash of the Titans" (2010)

Courtesy of Warner Bros.

"Robin Hood" (2010)

Courtesy of Universal Pictures

"Cold Mountain" (2003)

Courtesy of Miramax

"City Rats" (2009)
"The Last Airbender" (2010)
"Lincoln" (2012)
"Alice in Wonderland" (2010)
"Green Lantern" (2011)
"Hulk" (2003)
"Meet Joe Black" (1998)
"Gods and Generals" (2003)
"Star Trek: The Motion Picture" (1979)
"Fifty Shades of Grey" (2015)
"2001: A Space Odyssey" (1968)
"White House Down" (2013)
"A Wrinkle in Time" (2018)
"Gerry" (2002)
"Jupiter Ascending" (2015)
"Apollo 18" (2011)
"Lost in Space" (1998)
"Clash of the Titans" (2010)
"Robin Hood" (2010)
"Cold Mountain" (2003)

Movies are meant to entertain us. They act as a form of escape, a temporary respite from our lives that we look forward to as a way to relax, connect with our friends, and simply get lost in a world of make-believe for a few hours. When we go to see a film, we want to be dazzled and excited, a place where, for the next two – or three – hours, all we can think about is what's on the big screen.

But it doesn't always work out this way. Not every movie manages to hit the mark and keep audiences captivated. Some films are just downright boring. These films can be extremely hard to watch for many of us, and even some of the best films of the century are considered boring because of their pace, language, or awkward writing.

One movie that comes to mind when people talk about especially boring films is "The Last Airbender." There was a lot of excitement over this film when the trailers came out but because of the source material, the movie flopped. One of the main reasons was its pace or lack thereof. Not much action was happening on screen, making it hard to sit through, but easy to sleep through.

Films, like many things, are highly subjective and everyone has a different opinion of what they like and what makes a movie dull. For instance, not everyone likes watching romantic dramas. They consider these dialogue—and tension-heavy films boring. Another genre that is constantly debated over whether it's tedious or exciting is action films, which tend to be loud and fiery but can also be repetitive. (One wonders if Kevin Costner's new multi-film western, "Horizon," will be an exciting experience or a snoozefest.)

To determine the most boring films in history, 24/7 Tempo consulted multiple entertainment websites, including IMDb and Screen Rant. When gathering films for this list, we also considered their Tomatometer and audience scores. Reddit and other forum sites also helped us make this list. (Click here for a list of movies so bad you have to see them.)

Here are the most boring films in history.

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