22 People Share 22 Movies They Actually Walked Out Of

The movie industry has come a long way since its humble beginnings over a century ago, with technological advances and an ever-growing audience. From the first silent films to modern-day blockbusters, the industry has created some of the most beloved films of all time.

However, in recent years, the industry seems to be on a descending path. Many of the films released today are superhero movies, reboots of classic films, spinoffs of existing franchises, or prequels to established films.

This repetition of ideas has created a sense of stagnation in the industry, leaving audiences feeling as though they’re not getting anything new or original. The reliance on these types of films has also contributed to the lack of success of smaller, independent films. As the industry has shifted towards big-budget tentpole films, these smaller productions are finding it increasingly difficult to gain the attention they deserve.

Sometimes, the movie experience can be so terrible that viewers simply have to walk out. From a post on the r/movies subreddit, it appears that people have had to do this often, as the responses spanned all genres and actors.

There are many reasons why people may choose to walk out of a movie, ranging from technical issues to simply not enjoying the film. For example, technical problems such as poor sound quality or even a projection that is too dark can be incredibly distracting and can ruin the movie experience.

Alternatively, a movie may be so bad that people can no longer bear to watch it, prompting them to leave in an attempt to salvage the time they have spent. Whatever the reason, it seems there are 22 movies that have made people walk out.

White Noise (2022)

“Overall, I found the movie unbearably pretentious at its worst points and think it should’ve stayed a book.” – u/jelatinman

u/jelatinman

Morbius (2022)

“It was morbin time to get the hell out of that theater.” – u/yoloswagbot

– u/yoloswagbot

Superbad (2007)

“My mom took me when I was 10. Not sure what she expected.” – u/LordSwitchblade

u/LordSwitchblade

Butterfly Effect (2004)

“I walked out of Butterfly Effect because I got way too high on edibles and thought I was probably going to die.”

– u/AlrightSpider

Downsizing (2017)

“My car was getting fixed, and they said it would take 3-4 hours, so I crossed the street and went to the theater. After an hour of that movie, I walked out and decided I’d rather just wait than finish it.” – u/fredozimbabwe

u/fredozimbabwe

Jurassic World Dominion (2015)

“I don’t know what I was expecting, but it did not do it for me.”

– u/spinktone

– u/spinktone

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)

“When I was about 8, my mom took us to see the Chamber of Secrets. I was terrified of the Basilisk. When Harry killed it, I was afraid it’d come back to life and begged my mom to leave. We did, and she was not happy.” – u/Batata_Santa

u/Batata_Santa

The Happening (2008)

“My dad and I still talk about walking out of that theater to this day, so it left more of an impact on me than several other films!” – u/jacksizzle

u/jacksizzle

Cloverfield (2008)

“Felt sick to my stomach. Too much camera shaking.”

– u/Scarfwearer

– u/Scarfwearer

Saw III (2006)

“As soon as the kid started getting his limbs twisted until his bones broke, I had to NOPE out of there.” – u/Mysterious-Sense-185

– u/Mysterious-Sense-185

Crash (2004)

“I was even on a date. I told her if she wanted to finish it, I’d be in the arcade. But she hated it as much as I did, and we laughed at how horrible it was all the way home.” – u/akg7915

u/akg7915

Sausage Party (2016)

“One of the worst movies I’ve ever seen.” – u/ColoradoRS7

– u/ColoradoRS7

Cats (2019)

“I’ve seen bad movies with friends before (like The Emoji Movie) and had a fun time, but I actually felt like I was wasting my time watching Cats.” – u/protosam

u/protosam

Lost in Space (1998)

“Couldn’t even see the funny side to the terribleness I was witnessing.” – u/user-8472-

u/user-8472-

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)

“Didn’t walk out, but it was the first movie I totally fell asleep in. Knocked out.” – u/OtakuTacos

u/OtakuTacos

Ride Along 2 (2016)

“Made it 20 minutes, then I couldn’t stand it.” – u/ethanzlevin

Avatar (2009)

“The 3D gave me a headache; I walked out and went to see The Road.” – u/PackerAndretti

u/PackerAndretti

Valkyrie (2008)

“It was utterly impossible for me to engage with a movie where an American-accented, eyepatch-wearing Tom Cruise runs around as a Nazi conspiring to assassinate Hitler, so I just left.” – u/DONNIENARCO

u/DONNIENARCO

Sucker Punch (2011)

“I didn’t think it would be as boring as it was. The action, etc., just felt really… I don’t know, flat? The whole thing just came across as pointless, going through the motions.” – u/Horkersaurus

u/Horkersaurus

Saving Private Ryan (1998)

“The movie was amazing, but the camera action and cuts didn’t sit well with me, especially since I messed up by coming in late and was forced to watch from the front row.” – u/agncat31

u/agncat31

Holmes & Watson (2018)

“The only movie I’ve ever walked out of... and that was with a free ticket. Made it about 20 minutes in.” – u/I_C_Weiner032899

u/I_C_Weiner032899

Reservoir Dogs (1992)

“When the cop was tied up and Michael Madsen started cutting off his ear, I chickened out and left.” – u/Bookandaglassofwine

u/Bookandaglassofwine

The industry is still capable of producing great films, but it needs to break away from its reliance on familiar ideas and start taking risks on new and interesting stories. If the industry is to remain relevant and continue to thrive, it must focus on creating unique and engaging narratives that can capture the imagination of its viewers.