Movie 43
Movie 43

Movie 43

2013Movie98 minEnglish

A series of interconnected short films are the backdrop for a maniac screenwriter who pitches insane storylines featuring some of Hollywood's biggest and brightest. In some countries, like the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, the structure differs. Instead of a pitch, the films are connected by a group of three teenagers searching for the most banned film in the world, Movie 43, which will ultimately lead to the destruction of civilization.

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IMDb4.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes0%
Metacritic18/100
Google Users24%
Director: Elizabeth Banks, Steven Brill, Peter Farrelly, Will Graham, James Gunn, Brett Ratner, Sean Charon, Mike Mitchell, Chris McKay, Patrick "Patty" Pearcy, Jonas Poher Rasmussen, Taika WaititiGenres: Comedy, Anthology

Plot Summary

A collection of loosely connected, often outrageous, and frequently offensive short comedy segments. The film follows a teenage boy and his friends who are searching for a legendary unrated movie called 'Movie 43'. Their quest leads them to discover a series of bizarre and shocking segments, each featuring a star-studded cast in highly unusual and often disturbing scenarios.

Critical Reception

Movie 43 was almost universally panned by critics and audiences alike, widely regarded as one of the worst films ever made. It was heavily criticized for its offensive humor, disjointed structure, and an overwhelming sense of pointlessness, despite its impressive cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely considered one of the worst films ever made.
  • Criticized for its extremely offensive and nonsensical humor.
  • Remarkable for its failure despite a star-studded cast.

Google audience: Audience reviews were overwhelmingly negative, with many expressing shock at the film's crudeness and lack of humor. Viewers frequently cited it as a waste of time and talent.

Awards & Accolades

Won 3 Golden Raspberry Awards including Worst Picture and Worst Director. Nominated for 14 Golden Raspberry Awards.

Fun Fact

The film's notoriously bad reputation led to a high number of its cast and crew members publicly disavowing their involvement after its release.

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Kewl Kat

Kewl Kat

This movie is funny. Somehow it got a bad reputation. It's way better than supposed comedy "classucks" like stupid _Caddyshack_ or dumb _Animal House_. Try watching those now. Maybe there are one or two funny scenes in each of those overrat...