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Great Movies with Terrible Endings

There are movies that are great, but some have endings that are confusing or upsetting.
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  • Willem Dafoe, Alfred Molina, Thomas Haden Church, Jamie Foxx, Rhys Ifans, Benedict Cumberbatch, Zendaya, and Tom Holland in Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)

    1. Spider-Man: No Way Home

    20212h 28mPG-1371Metascore
    8.2 (989K)
    With Spider-Man's identity now revealed, Peter asks Doctor Strange for help. When a spell goes wrong, dangerous foes from other worlds start to appear.
    DirectorJon WattsStarsTom HollandZendayaBenedict Cumberbatch
  • Kenneth Branagh, Samuel L. Jackson, Don Cheadle, Robert Downey Jr., William Hurt, Gwyneth Paltrow, Josh Brolin, Benicio Del Toro, Vin Diesel, Alan Silvestri, Paul Bettany, Kerry Condon, Bradley Cooper, Keith Splinter Davis, Peter Dinklage, Idris Elba, Chris Evans, Kevin Feige, Jeffrey Ford, Keith Giffen, Sean Gunn, Scarlett Johansson, Ameenah Kaplan, Florence Kasumba, Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, Tim McAdams, Elizabeth Olsen, Chris Pratt, Mark Ruffalo, Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Zoe Saldaña, Matthew Schmidt, Joe Simon, Benedict Wong, Charles Wood, Trent Opaloch, Terry Notary, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Mackie, Robert Pralgo, Cobie Smulders, Chris Hemsworth, Dave Bautista, Benedict Cumberbatch, Monique Ganderton, Larry Lieber, Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely, Don Heck, Carlos Guity, Chadwick Boseman, Aaron Lazar, Sebastian Stan, Danai Gurira, Steve Englehart, Jeremy Sample, Precious Jenkins, Karen Gillan, Dominique Elijah Smith, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Tiffany Espensen, Steven Essani, Ross Marquand, Bill Mantlo, Matthew Zuk, Pom Klementieff, Steve Gan, Blair Jasin, Femi Olagoke, Ethan Dizon, Michael Pierino Miller, Taraja Ramsess, Jénel Stevens, Michael Anthony Rogers, Gee Alexander, Janeshia Adams-Ginyard, Letitia Wright, James Sterling, Tom Holland, Jim Starlin, Isabella Amara, Ryan Robertson, Kevin D Wilson, Daniel Graham, Joseph Singletary, Michael James Shaw, David Dman Escobar, Solomon Glave, Kevin Montgomery, Rabon Hutcherson, Carrie Coon, Gayles Martavius, Kirk A. Jenkins, Tanya Wheelock, Andrew S. McMillan, Marcus Lewis, Donny Carrington, Gary Peebles, Floyd Anthony Johns Jr., Tye Claybrook Jr., Khalil' La'Marr Pickett, Marie Mouroum, Jazzy Ellis, Marija Juliette Abney, Phedra Syndelle, Winston Duke, Antjuan Rhames, Jefferson Lewis, Jared Moser, Zola Williams, Dawit Gulilat, Denisha Gillespie, Harrison Osterfield, James Siderits, Brandon M. Shaw, Hamid-Reza Benjamin Thompson, Chris Moore, Ariana Greenblatt, Annie Pisapia, Matthew Christensen, Simeon Freeman, Branden Arnold, Michael David Yuhl, Daniela Gaskie, Jamel D. Chambers, John Gettier, Sergio Briones, Nathaniel Perry, Jacob Batalon, Matthew Excel Simmons, Lucie Carroll, Bobby James, Bobby Hoskins, Jacob Evans, Olaniyan Thurmon, Edward Parker, Cecil M. Henry, Cory Dunson, Bruce Anthony Shepperson, Perla Middleton, Laurel O Wagner, Jachin Myers, Elgin Lee, Demetri Landell, Tony Dupar, Shawn South, Mallory Kidwell, Devin Koehler, Chase Ledgerwood, Jomahl Gildersleve, Frank David Monroe, Granger Summerset II, Austin Rospert, Lady Cardinal, Luke Maher, Laura Miller, Joe Maitland, Dylan Gajai, and Robert Tinsley in Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

    2. Avengers: Infinity War

    20182h 29mPG-1368Metascore
    8.4 (1.3M)
    The Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe.
    DirectorsAnthony RussoJoe RussoStarsRobert Downey Jr.Chris HemsworthMark Ruffalo
  • Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, and Hilary Swank in Million Dollar Baby (2004)

    3. Million Dollar Baby

    20042h 12mPG-1386Metascore
    8.1 (757K)
    Frankie, an ill-tempered old coach, reluctantly agrees to train aspiring boxer Maggie. Impressed with her determination and talent, he helps her become the best and the two soon form a close bond.
    DirectorClint EastwoodStarsHilary SwankClint EastwoodMorgan Freeman
  • Anthony Daniels, Alfred Molina, John C. Reilly, Tim Allen, Ming-Na Wen, Gabriel Guy, Vin Diesel, Brad Garrett, Kim Raver, Sofía Vergara, Maurice LaMarche, Dave Grusin, Dave Allen, Irene Bedard, Kristen Bell, Jodi Benson, Jenica Bergere, Corey Burton, Peggy Dale, Raven Dauda, Peggy Davis, William 'Wee Willie' Davis, John DiMaggio, Jamie Elman, Fuschia!, Michael Giacchino, Ella Gombaszögi, Kim Gordon, Paul Gruwell, Caroline Gruber, David Gruner, Cheryl Grunwald, Bill Hader, Jennifer Hale, June Haver, Taraji P. Henson, Linda Larkin, Veronica Lauren, Jane Lynch, Kelly Macdonald, Idina Menzel, Jeremy Milton, Mandy Moore, Rich Moore, Paige O'Hara, Ed O'Neill, Ana Ortiz, Viveca Paulin, Raymond S. Persi, Jack Rader, Henry Ramer, Harry Raver, Lorna Raver, Fabienne Rawley, William Raynor, Jim Reardon, Linda Robson, Anika Noni Rose, Horatio Sanz, Sarah Silverman, June Squibb, Bill Travers, Alan Tudyk, Rafer Weigel, Dean Wellins, Rebecca Wisocky, Pamela Ribon, Nicole Scherzinger, Peggy-Sue Sydora, River Archer, Joe Raver, Gruff Lovgreen, Brian Curless, Ann Barry Colgin, Raver Eda, Chris Rager, Emmett Johnston, Fia Johnston, Nathan Warner, Emerson Thomas-Gregory, James Raver, Molly Reardon, Greg Raver-Lampman, Seth Adam Braverman, River Rayne Thomas, Sasha Perl-Raver, Clark Spencer, Matt Graver, Brad Simonsen, Madeleine Lemay, Peggy Dinneen, Olivier Bénard, Raven Rigor, Fidel Osvaldo Castro, Grusha Kapoor, Liz Raver, Jack McBrayer, Gru, Raven Dean, Kate Higgins, Tanja Grunwald, Raver, Jim Gruzalski, Hamish Blake, Peggy Dell, Phil Johnston, John Lavelle, Peggy the Dog, Peggy the Dog, Katie Lowes, Jason Mantzoukas, Desiree Gruber, Peggy Drane, Dianna Agron, Roger Craig Smith, Gunvor Nelson, Dalibor Grubacevic, Flula Borg, Russell Reynolds, Julie Grundtvig Wester, Kevin Deters, Jesse Averna, Henry Jackman, Danny Grunes, Lito Gruet, Peggy Dogani, William C. Rader, Miranda Gruss, Ruth Strother, Merv Doyle, Josie Trinidad, Gal Gadot, Elise Aliberti, Alice Raver, Carroll Raver, Mickey River, Michael Raver, Jason Hightower, Daniel Platzman, Anne-Laure Gruet, Melissa Villaseñor, Brandon Graver, Grumazescu Cezar, Sam Richardson, GloZell Green, Timothy Simons, Teilor Grubbs, Tucker Gilmore, Diane Raver, Colleen Ballinger, Bobby Bosko Grubic, Ali Wong, Bonnie Gruesen, Sean Giambrone, Chase River McGhee, Della Saba, Grup Yorum, Brittany Kikuchi, Agne Grudyte, Wayne Sermon, Dan Reynolds, Ben McKee, Cory Loftis, Tiffany Herrera, Nate Raven, Michaela Zee, Alex Moffat, Carolyn Braver, Kurt Grube, Jaboukie Young-White, Bud Raver, Dani Fernandez, Joel Haver, Cezar Grumazescu, Auli'i Cravalho, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Maddix Robinson, Peggy Davis, Bodhi Rader, Michael Herrera, Adrian Grünewald, and Wilson Raver in Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)

    4. Ralph Breaks the Internet

    20181h 52mPG71Metascore
    7.0 (201K)
    On a quest to save the video game 'Sugar Rush' and to find a replacement, Ralph and his best friend Vanellope travel to the World Wide Web through a Wi-Fi router they find at the arcade.
    DirectorsPhil JohnstonRich MooreStarsJohn C. ReillySarah SilvermanGal Gadot
  • Elijah Wood in 9 (2009)

    5. 9

    20091h 19mPG-1360Metascore
    7.0 (155K)
    A rag doll that awakens in a postapocalyptic future holds the key to humanity's salvation.
    DirectorShane AckerStarsElijah WoodJennifer ConnellyCrispin Glover
  • Daniel Craig and Eva Green in Casino Royale (2006)

    6. Casino Royale

    20062h 24mPG-1380Metascore
    8.0 (732K)
    After earning a licence to kill, secret agent James Bond sets out on his first mission as 007. Bond must defeat a private banker funding terrorists in a high-stakes game of poker at Casino Royale, in Montenegro.
    DirectorMartin CampbellStarsDaniel CraigEva GreenJudi Dench
  • "West Side Story" (Saul Bass Poster) 1961

    7. West Side Story

    19612h 33mApproved86Metascore
    7.6 (126K)
    Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy.
    DirectorsJerome RobbinsRobert WiseStarsNatalie WoodGeorge ChakirisRichard Beymer
  • Marilyn Eastman, Duane Jones, and Judith Ridley in Night of the Living Dead (1968)

    8. Night of the Living Dead

    19681h 36mR89Metascore
    7.8 (149K)
    A ragtag group of Pennsylvanians barricade themselves in an old farmhouse to remain safe from a horde of flesh-eating ghouls that are ravaging the Northeast of the United States.
    DirectorGeorge A. RomeroStarsDuane JonesJudith O'DeaKarl Hardman
  • Maurice Evans in Planet of the Apes (1968)

    9. Planet of the Apes

    19681h 52mG79Metascore
    8.0 (208K)
    After being kept in hypersleep during a long expedition into deep space, an astronaut crew crash-lands in the 40th century on a planet where highly intelligent non-human ape species are dominant and humans are enslaved.
    DirectorFranklin J. SchaffnerStarsCharlton HestonRoddy McDowallKim Hunter
  • Andy Serkis and Amiah Miller in War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)

    10. War for the Planet of the Apes

    20172h 20mPG-1382Metascore
    7.4 (322K)
    After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind.
    DirectorMatt ReevesStarsAndy SerkisWoody HarrelsonSteve Zahn
  • Thomas Jane and Nathan Gamble in The Mist (2007)

    11. The Mist

    20072h 6mR58Metascore
    7.1 (368K)
    After a massive thunderstorm, an eerie, unwavering fog descends upon a Maine community. Locals seek refuge in a grocery store from the monstrous creatures now roaming the countryside killing everyone they encounter.
    DirectorFrank DarabontStarsThomas JaneMarcia Gay HardenLaurie Holden
  • A Boy Named Charlie Brown (1969)

    12. A Boy Named Charlie Brown

    19691h 26mG
    7.3 (6.1K)
    Charlie Brown makes his way to the national spelling bee finals.
    DirectorBill MelendezStarsPeter RobbinsPamelyn FerdinGlenn Gilger
  • Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway in Chinatown (1974)

    13. Chinatown

    19742h 10mR92Metascore
    8.1 (372K)
    A private detective hired to expose an adulterer in 1930s Los Angeles finds himself caught up in a web of deceit, corruption, and murder.
    DirectorRoman PolanskiStarsJack NicholsonFaye DunawayJohn Huston
  • John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, and Monty Python in Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

    14. Monty Python and the Holy Grail

    19751h 31mPG91Metascore
    8.2 (597K)
    King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table embark on a surreal, low-budget search for the Holy Grail, encountering many, very silly obstacles.
    DirectorsTerry GilliamTerry JonesStarsGraham ChapmanJohn CleeseEric Idle
  • Sissy Spacek in Carrie (1976)

    15. Carrie

    19761h 38mR86Metascore
    7.4 (224K)
    Carrie White, a shy, friendless teenage girl who is sheltered by her domineering, religious mother, unleashes her telekinetic powers after being humiliated by her classmates at her senior prom.
    DirectorBrian De PalmaStarsSissy SpacekPiper LaurieAmy Irving
  • John Travolta and Karen Lynn Gorney in Saturday Night Fever (1977)

    16. Saturday Night Fever

    19771h 58mR77Metascore
    6.8 (93K)
    Anxious about his future after high school, a 19-year-old Italian-American from Brooklyn tries to escape the harsh reality of his bleak family life by dominating the dance floor at the local disco.
    DirectorJohn BadhamStarsJohn TravoltaKaren Lynn GorneyBarry Miller
  • Mel Gibson in Mad Max (1979)

    17. Mad Max

    19791h 28mR73Metascore
    6.8 (242K)
    In a self-destructing world, a vengeful Australian policeman sets out to stop a violent motorcycle gang.
    DirectorGeorge MillerStarsMel GibsonJoanne SamuelHugh Keays-Byrne
  • The Shining (1980)

    18. The Shining

    19802h 26mR68Metascore
    8.4 (1.2M)
    A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter, where a sinister presence influences the father into violence. At the same time, his psychic son sees horrifying forebodings from both the past and the future.
    DirectorStanley KubrickStarsJack NicholsonShelley DuvallDanny Lloyd
  • Bridget Hoffman in The Evil Dead (1981)

    19. The Evil Dead

    19811h 25mNC-1771Metascore
    7.3 (248K)
    Five friends travel to a cabin in the woods, where they unknowingly release flesh-possessing demons.
    DirectorSam RaimiStarsBruce CampbellEllen SandweissRichard DeManincor
  • Griffin Dunne and David Naughton in An American Werewolf in London (1981)

    20. An American Werewolf in London

    19811h 37mR55Metascore
    7.5 (132K)
    American college students David Kessler and Jack Goodman on a walking tour of Britain are attacked by a werewolf that none of the locals will admit exists. Jack dies. David recovers in a hospital, where he has nightmares.
    DirectorJohn LandisStarsDavid NaughtonJenny AgutterJoe Belcher
  • Amadeus (1984)

    21. Amadeus

    19842h 40mPG87Metascore
    8.4 (461K)
    The life and work of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart seen through the eyes of his contemporary and rival, Antonio Salieri.
    DirectorMilos FormanStarsF. Murray AbrahamTom HulceElizabeth Berridge
  • Kevin Costner in Dances with Wolves (1990)

    22. Dances with Wolves

    19903h 1mPG-1372Metascore
    8.0 (306K)
    A lieutenant assigned to a remote Civil War outpost starts questioning his purpose after making contact with a neighboring Sioux settlement.
    DirectorKevin CostnerStarsKevin CostnerMary McDonnellGraham Greene
  • Tony Todd in Candyman (1992)

    23. Candyman

    19921h 39mR61Metascore
    6.7 (108K)
    The Candyman, a murderous soul with a hook for a hand, is accidentally summoned to reality by a skeptic grad student researching the monster's myth.
    DirectorBernard RoseStarsVirginia MadsenXander BerkeleyTony Todd
  • Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington in Philadelphia (1993)

    24. Philadelphia

    19932h 5mPG-1366Metascore
    7.7 (271K)
    When a man with HIV is fired by his law firm because of his condition, he hires a homophobic small-time lawyer as the only willing advocate for a wrongful dismissal suit.
    DirectorJonathan DemmeStarsTom HanksDenzel WashingtonRoberta Maxwell
  • Jodie Foster and Matthew McConaughey in Contact (1997)

    25. Contact

    19972h 30mPG62Metascore
    7.5 (308K)
    Dr. Ellie Arroway, after years of searching, finds conclusive radio proof of extraterrestrial intelligence, sending plans for a mysterious machine.
    DirectorRobert ZemeckisStarsJodie FosterMatthew McConaugheyTom Skerritt

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