23 brilliant movies that bombed at the box office, from It’s a Wonderful Life to Children of Men
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23 brilliant movies that bombed at the box office, from It’s a Wonderful Life to Children of Men

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Children of Men While it’s now considered to be one of the best films of the 21st century, Alfonso Cuarón’s dystopian thriller, starring Clive Owen, failed to make its money back at the box office at its time of release in 2006. open image in gallery ‘Citizen Kane’ Clockers Spike Lee’s Clockers ranks as one of the director’s most disappointing performances at the box office to date, taking just $13m from a $25m budget. open image in gallery James Stewart and Donna Reed in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life' The King of Comedy Although Martin Scorsese’s drama was well-received by critics, it flopped at the box office. open image in gallery ‘Scott Pilgrim vs the World’ The Shawshank Redemption This Stephen King adaptation might famously sit atop IMDb’s “top 250” list, but it was a box office disappointment upon release, earning only $16m during its initial theatrical run.

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