45 Films with Roger Ebert's Zero-Star Rating

This film features comedian Andrew Dice Clay performing stand-up and comedy sketches. The sketches depict an earlier, less assertive version of Clay's persona, before transitioning to a full concert filmed at Madison Square Gardens. The performance includes frequent strong language,…

Fathom Harvill's life changes when her love of skydiving leads her to an international adventure while traveling in Europe. Scottish spy Douglas Campbell recruits her for a secret mission, and Fathom learns that trust is hard to find as she…

To secure the future of his plantation, Warren Maxwell pressures his son Hammond to marry and have children. Hammond agrees to marry his cousin Blanche, but after their honeymoon, he buys a slave. Warren then introduces Hammond to Mede, a…

Rebecca Sommers, beautiful but clumsy, discovers her boyfriend cheating. Heartbroken, she ends the relationship and struggles to recover. With support from her friends, she starts dating again, but the men she meets are all quite unusual. Meanwhile, John, a longtime…

Six female prisoners are granted a weekend furlough as part of their parole preparation. During their time out, they each experience a variety of sexual encounters, ranging from positive to negative. One woman returns to her abusive pimp, another confronts…

A group of college friends made a pact: the last one to get married would have to pay a cash prize to the others. Seven years later, that pot has grown to $500,000 – money Michael desperately needs to settle…

A driven writer seeks solitude in the woods to work on her first novel. Her peaceful retreat is violently disrupted by a ruthless local gang. After surviving a brutal attack, she formulates a calculated plan for revenge. The film explores…

This film is set in 17th-century France and follows Father Urbain Grandier as he clashes with Cardinal Richelieu, who aims to control the town of Loudun. The story intensifies when Sister Jeanne accuses Father Grandier of witchcraft, sparking widespread hysteria.…

Warren Stacy lives a quiet life repairing office equipment, but he becomes consumed by a dark obsession, leading him to commit acts of violence and murder. Rejected by women, Stacy methodically kills them, carefully avoiding leaving any physical evidence. He…

This film reimagines Shakespeare's *Hamlet* by focusing on two minor characters who unknowingly grapple with their predetermined roles. Unaware of the main story, they experience a growing sense of detachment, realizing they are bound by fate and unable to change…

The film is set against the backdrop of the Mountain Meadows Massacre, a tragic event in Utah in 1857. It tells the story of a group of settlers traveling by wagon who were murdered by Mormon people. Approximately 140 men,…

Five friends pick up a troubled young hitchhiker, unaware they've unleashed a nightmare. They soon become the targets of a relentless family of killers, led by a man wielding a chainsaw. Hunted and stalked, the friends fight for survival against…

Two backpackers find themselves stranded in the Australian outback. When a local man offers to repair their vehicle, they accept help, only to be taken captive by him. He turns out to be a dangerous killer.

Jerry Lewis stars as Bo Hooper, an unemployed clown trying to find work. The film opens with a playful look back at Lewis's classic comedy moments, then follows Bo's persistent but unsuccessful job searches. He encounters mishaps at a gas…

In Los Angeles, Dr. Paul Kersey, a talented surgeon, is devastated by the brutal murder of his daughter and housekeeper at the hands of five reckless young men. Unable to accept the justice offered by the legal system, he becomes…

Inspired by the Swedish film *I, a Woman*, Andy Warhol and Morrissey created *I, a Man* at the suggestion of someone seeking a sexploitation film. The film follows a male hustler as he interacts with and has relationships with several…

Detective Quentin Conners is suspended and his partner Jason York resigns following a fatal shooting on the Pearl Street Bridge. While overseeing a bank heist with hostages, Conners is partnered with rookie Shane Dekker. The thieves, led by Lorenz, don't…

Dave, Sam, and Jeff are graduating from Holden University with top honors in dishonesty. The three roommates have successfully deceived their way through college and are about to be caught during final exams by an unexpected person: Cool Ethan, an…

Jennifer Hills, a city woman, rents a secluded cabin in the countryside to work on her new novel. She is then terrorized by a group of local criminals who subject her to a horrific ordeal of degradation, rape, and violence.

This documentary examines a difficult time in African history as colonialism ends. It shows disturbing scenes of animal poaching endangering native species, along with instances of intense violence and executions. The film also explores conflicts between different tribes as they…

Two filmmakers journey back to the pre-Civil War American South to document the slave trade. They aim to capture the difficult realities of this period, witnessing the harsh conditions and experiences of both enslaved people and slave owners. The documentary…

This humorous and unconventional film follows Erik the Viking on a grand quest to find aid from the gods in Valhalla. The Vikings have endured too long under the darkness of Ragnarok, so Erik and his devoted crew set out…

In Baltimore's criminal world, Divine, a well-known figure, clashes with Connie and Raymond Marble, a manipulative married couple. The Marbles want to seize the notoriety given to Divine by the media: "The Filthiest Person Alive." This story examines the darker…

After a mishap involving some troublesome children and aggressive dolphins, Deuce Bigalow travels to Amsterdam and reconnects with his friend T.J. Hicks. However, when a series of murders rocks the city's gigolo scene, T.J. Is wrongly accused of being the…

During the late 1960s, two young people living a hippie lifestyle are driven into hiding after being labeled criminals by the FBI. They spend the next two decades living in isolation within the jungle. By the late 1980s, they discover…

This film examines the tragic events in Guyana through the eyes of Reverend Jim Jones, a charismatic leader hiding profound paranoia. He builds a new church in America and, convinced the CIA is targeting him, leads his followers to Guyana…

Set on Deep Space Nine, a busy space station near a wormhole to new galaxies, this sci-fi series follows Commander Sisko and his crew as they deal with a variety of complicated situations. They meet all sorts of alien visitors,…

Director Alan Smithee clashes with a production company pushing for a large-scale action film. Dissatisfied with their creative demands and worried about his artistic standing, Smithee steals the film reels partway through production. This throws the cast and crew into…

This drama in Los Angeles explores a family's tangled relationships when a radio station manager's girlfriend and his teenage daughter develop a close bond. The girlfriend, an aspiring model, guides the girl on topics like self-image and confidence. Though her…

Driving from Chicago to California with a car for a client, Jim is tired and lonely. He reluctantly offers a ride to a mysterious stranger who appears on the roadside. The conversation that follows takes a disturbing turn, leading to…

A devastating event in New York City shatters an ordinary man when his dog is lost. Overwhelmed by grief and anger, he descends into a dark path, becoming a relentless vigilante. His actions throw the city into chaos as he…

A group of daring racers compete in an illegal, high-stakes cross-country road race. They face dangerous roads, pursue law enforcement, and rescue people in need, pushing their driving abilities and courage to the limit. Though Jackie Chan is not in…

Three young women uncover a disturbing secret: two men are desperate to gain their mother's favor. However, the mother's affection is tied to her sons' brutal acts of rape and murder. The women are now trapped, manipulated as pawns in…

Stephen, a successful international trader, discovers he needs a formal divorce to remarry. He travels to the Amazon to ask his ex-wife, Patricia, for her consent. There, he unexpectedly discovers a son he never knew he had. Mimi-Siku, raised in…

A man who opposes the death penalty is convicted of killing a fellow activist and sentenced to death.

In a violent future, a nationwide cross-country race becomes a national obsession. Five teams of drivers compete for points by running down pedestrians, their vehicles loaded with deadly weapons. The reigning champion, Frankenstein, returns to public adoration this year with…

Eleven-year-old North feels neglected by his career-focused parents and sues them for attention. The judge orders North to either find new parents or return home within two months, launching him on a global quest to discover caregivers who genuinely care…

In 1960s South Vietnam, Colonel Mike Kirby leads two elite Green Beret squadrons on vital missions. The first involves securing a crucial camp under heavy enemy fire. The second is a daring espionage operation to capture a high-ranking North Vietnamese…

This historical drama follows Caligula, who ruthlessly takes the throne after Emperor Tiberius's death. As he gains control of the Roman Empire, Caligula unleashes a brutal reign marked by violence, excess, and corruption. The film explores the dark side of…

Gord Brody, a jobless cartoonist, returns home to his parents, Jim and Julie, and younger brother Freddy. After his parents ask him to leave, Gord retaliates by spreading false rumors accusing Jim of abusing Freddy.

A close relationship between cousins is strained when one of them unexpectedly wins a large sum of money while using the other's funds in Atlantic City.

Jordan White and Amy Blue, two young adults struggling with life, have their world changed when they meet Xavier Red, a mysterious drifter with problems of his own. The three of them go on an unpredictable journey, meeting strange people…

A ruthless crime boss arrives at a mental institution, unexpectedly creating a power vacuum in his dangerous organization. His second-in-command, a sharp and capable mobster, is suddenly in charge, navigating the treacherous world of organized crime. He struggles to command…

Two dancers leave their small town for Los Angeles, hoping to succeed in Hollywood. They soon discover breaking into the dance world is difficult. To make money while trying to maintain a glamorous lifestyle, they take a job caring for…

This comedy follows a police academy transformed by a new merit-based recruitment system, attracting a diverse and unconventional group of recruits. Veteran instructors are dismayed by the change. Mahoney, forced into the academy as court-ordered punishment, clashes with his demanding…