Top box office flops that became cult classics and where to watch them

Sneha Singh

Apr 05, 2023

Citizen Kane (Prime Video)

The film was a flop upon its premiere in 1941 but became a classic soon after

Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World(Google Play)

The box office flop has become a part of popular culture and is highly appreciated for its video game/comic book aesthetics

Fight Club (Prime Video)

Surprisingly, Fight Club starring Edward Norton and Brad Pitt wasn't a huge hit when it released

The Shawshank Redemption (Prime Video)

The 1994 film is considered one of the best films ever made

The Big Lebowski (Prime Video)

The film premiered with James Cameron's Titanic and failed miserably at the box office but later achieved cult status

Hocus Pocus (Disney+ Hotstar)

The film wasn't received well upon its release but later became a Halloween classic

Children of Men (Prime Video)

The 2006 film was a commercial flop but earned three nominations at the Oscars

The Thing (Apple TV)

The 1982 film has become a classic in the horror genre contrary to its box office collection

Hugo (Google Play)

Scorsese's 2011 film received 11 Academy Award nominations though it flopped at the box office 

Blade Runner (Google Play)

The Sci-fi classic wasn't successful when it premiered