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13 iconic films that surprisingly flopped at the box office 

Box office bombs: 13 classic films that flopped
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)
Mulholland Drive (2001)
Fight Club (1999)
The Big Lebowski (1998)
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Hocus Pocus (1993)
Labyrinth (1986)
The Thing (1982)
Blade Runner (1982)
Raging Bull (1980)
Citizen Kane (1942)
Bambi (1942)
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
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Box office bombs: 13 classic films that flopped

Not every Hollywood classic was an instant success. In fact, some of the most iconic films of all time bombed at the box office when they first premiered.

From adored cult classics to defining cinematic masterpieces, read on to discover 13 beloved films that initially flopped but went on to leave a lasting legacy.

All dollar amounts in US dollars and currency conversions are correct for the year of release.

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Danielle McAdam

19 March 2025

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