15 Movie Scenes So Cringe They Make Us Want to Poke Our Eyes Out

1. Movie 43 2013，IMDB Rating: 4.4, IMDB Votes: 113194, ID: 1333125
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Movie 43 is a collection of tasteless and cringe-worthy sketches that fail to elicit any genuine laughs. The film’s star-studded cast is wasted on offensive and unfunny material. It’s a movie that is so bad, it makes you question how it ever got made.
2. The Adventures of Pluto Nash 2002，IMDB Rating: 3.9, IMDB Votes: 27173, ID: 0180052
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In ‘The Adventures of Pluto Nash,’ Eddie Murphy’s attempt at sci-fi comedy falls flat with cringe-worthy scenes that make you question the script’s sanity. The film’s awkward humor and bizarre plot twists are so poorly executed that they become unintentionally hilarious. Despite its star-studded cast, the movie’s lack of coherence and charm makes it a painful watch.
3. Howard the Duck 1986，IMDB Rating: 4.7, IMDB Votes: 51213, ID: 0091225
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Howard the Duck is a bizarre blend of sci-fi and comedy that misses the mark with its cringe-inducing scenes. The awkward interactions between Howard and human characters, coupled with the film’s oddball humor, make it a cult classic for all the wrong reasons. Despite its ambitious attempt to bring a comic book character to life, the movie’s execution leaves much to be desired.
4. Superman IV: The Quest for Peace 1987，IMDB Rating: 3.7, IMDB Votes: 53190, ID: 0094074
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Superman IV: The Quest for Peace is a cringe-fest from start to finish, with laughable special effects and a plot that defies logic. The film’s attempt to tackle serious issues like nuclear disarmament is overshadowed by its cheesy dialogue and over-the-top performances. It’s a painful reminder of how even the mightiest heroes can fall.
5. The Hottie & the Nottie 2008，IMDB Rating: 2.0, IMDB Votes: 39209, ID: 0804492
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The Hottie & the Nottie is a romantic comedy that fails spectacularly, with cringe-worthy scenes that make you want to look away. Paris Hilton’s performance is as wooden as the script, and the film’s attempt at humor falls flat. It’s a painful watch that leaves you questioning why it was made in the first place.
6. Son of the Mask 2005，IMDB Rating: 2.3, IMDB Votes: 59696, ID: 0362165
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Son of the Mask is a cringe-inducing sequel that fails to capture the charm of its predecessor. The film’s over-the-top special effects and forced humor make it a painful watch. Jamie Kennedy’s performance is lackluster, and the movie’s attempt to blend comedy and fantasy falls flat.
7. Epic Movie 2007，IMDB Rating: 2.4, IMDB Votes: 109938, ID: 0799949
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Epic Movie is a cringe-worthy spoof that tries too hard to be funny. The film’s over-the-top parodies and forced humor make it a painful watch. Despite its star-studded cast, the movie’s lack of originality and coherence leaves much to be desired.
8. Disaster Movie 2008，IMDB Rating: 1.9, IMDB Votes: 94884, ID: 1213644
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Disaster Movie lives up to its name with cringe-worthy scenes that make you want to look away. The film’s attempt at humor is forced and falls flat, making it a painful watch. Despite its star-studded cast, the movie’s lack of originality and coherence leaves much to be desired.
9. Meet the Spartans 2008，IMDB Rating: 2.8, IMDB Votes: 111944, ID: 1073498
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Meet the Spartans is a cringe-worthy spoof that tries too hard to be funny. The film’s over-the-top parodies and forced humor make it a painful watch. Despite its star-studded cast, the movie’s lack of originality and coherence leaves much to be desired.
10. The Master of Disguise 2002，IMDB Rating: 3.3, IMDB Votes: 27491, ID: 0295427
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The Master of Disguise is a cringe-worthy comedy that fails to deliver laughs. The film’s over-the-top characters and forced humor make it a painful watch. Despite Dana Carvey’s efforts, the movie’s lack of originality and coherence leaves much to be desired.
11. The Cat in the Hat 2003，IMDB Rating: 4.1, IMDB Votes: 88539, ID: 0312528
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The Cat in the Hat is a movie that’s filled with scenes that are more cringe-worthy than funny. From the moment Sally and Conrad meet the Cat, a talking, mischief-making feline who scares them and makes himself at home, to the scene where the Cat drinks some milk, forgets that he is lactose intolerant, and experiences a bad bout of gas that causes his belly to inflate, this movie is filled with moments that make you want to poke your eyes out.
12. Norbit 2007，IMDB Rating: 4.2, IMDB Votes: 80454, ID: 0477051
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Norbit is a movie that’s filled with cringe-inducing scenes. From the scene at the rib shack to the scene where Norbit’s wife Rasputia demands sex from him in a way that’s more disturbing than funny, this movie is filled with moments that make you want to look away. Despite its cringe-worthy scenes, some viewers find humor in it.
13. Grown Ups 2 2013，IMDB Rating: 5.4, IMDB Votes: 171723, ID: 2191701
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Grown Ups 2 is a movie that’s filled with scenes that are more cringe-worthy than funny. From the scene where the janitor gets everyone in yoga class to warm up for him, to the scene where Lenny accidentally lets Higgins slip away in a giant tire, this movie is filled with moments that make you want to poke your eyes out.
14. The Love Guru 2008，IMDB Rating: 3.8, IMDB Votes: 55228, ID: 0811138
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The Love Guru is a movie that’s filled with cringe-inducing scenes. Despite its lack of memorable cringe-worthy scenes in the search results, the movie has been widely criticized for its humor and plot.
15. The Room 2003，IMDB Rating: 3.6, IMDB Votes: 95702, ID: 0368226
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The Room (2003) is a cult classic, often hailed as the ‘Citizen Kane of bad movies’. The film’s cringe-worthy scenes, such as the infamous rooftop scene and the nonsensical dialogue, have made it a midnight movie sensation. Despite its glaring flaws, the film’s earnestness and Tommy Wiseau’s unique vision make it a fascinating watch. It’s a film so bad, it’s good.