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The Worst Episodes of The Movies That Made Us

Every episode of The Movies That Made Us ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Movies That Made Us!

These blockbusters brought us together and gave us the time of our lives. Meet the actors, directors and industry insiders who made them happen.
Genre:Documentary
Network:Netflix

Worst Episodes Summary

"Pretty Woman" is the worst rated episode of "The Movies That Made Us". It scored 7.4/10 based on 461 votes. Directed by Brian Volk-Weiss and written by N/A, it aired on 7/23/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Friday the 13th".

  • Pretty Woman
    7.4/10461 votes
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    #1 - Pretty Woman

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 7/23/2021

    Turning an unknown into a superstar and revamping the rom-com rules amid many rewrites, this megahit's success still leaves insiders pretty shocked.

    Director: Brian Volk-Weiss

    Writer: N/A

  • Friday the 13th
    7.4/10421 votes
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    #2 - Friday the 13th

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/12/2021

    What began as a bald rip-off made a bloody splash as a splatter classic. Now the unlikely crew spills its guts about the highs, lows and gory effects.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Coming to America
    7.4/10306 votes
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    #3 - Coming to America

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 10/12/2021

    The happily ever after? It's on screen. Behind the scenes, this litigious, loveless foray involved fisticuffs, Nostradamus — and iconic Black talent.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Halloween
    7.5/10514 votes
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    #4 - Halloween

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 10/12/2021

    It took a young team's blood, sweat and tears — and a triple-threat visionary — to make this bloodless yet scarily influential horror masterpiece.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Nightmare on Elm Street
    7.5/10423 votes
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    #5 - Nightmare on Elm Street

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/12/2021

    With a studio on the line, an imaginative director in the pocket and an actorly demon in tow, this supernatural slasher hit raked in a surreal profit.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Robocop
    7.5/10396 votes
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    #6 - Robocop

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/12/2021

    A painfully tight suit and budget, a passionate European auteur and on-set tensions fueled this blockbuster takedown of cutthroat corporate America.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dirty Dancing
    7.7/10808 votes
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    #7 - Dirty Dancing

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/29/2019

    Stepping on toes and tangling with rejection, the women behind this "girl's movie" touched millions despite co-star tension and a meager budget.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ghostbusters
    7.8/10853 votes
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    #8 - Ghostbusters

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/29/2019

    A rickety script, tight timeline and effects issues almost busted this comedy. But thanks to Dan Aykroyd and company, the slimy shenanigans took off.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Forrest Gump
    7.8/10548 votes
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    #9 - Forrest Gump

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/23/2021

    Life is like a box of chocolates — or a charming script unearthed by chance. Despite casting and budget woes, this humble tale became a '90s classic.

    Director: Brian Volk-Weiss

    Writer: N/A

  • Aliens
    7.9/10468 votes
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    #10 - Aliens

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/12/2021

    A hard-driving director, stressed crew, great expectations — and a tiny budget — made for a difficult birth in the case of this mother of all sequels.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Home Alone
    8.0/10981 votes
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    #11 - Home Alone

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/29/2019

    Mix a "comedy machine" with a novice director. Add a shutdown threat, rotating robbers and terrifying stunts to home in on a ho-ho-ho holiday megahit.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Die Hard
    8.0/10856 votes
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    #12 - Die Hard

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/29/2019

    This box office titan took action movies to the next level, decked out with a relatable hero, a humorous rewrite and a well-played “yippee-ki-yay.”

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Back to the Future
    8.0/10662 votes
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    #13 - Back to the Future

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 7/23/2021

    Vroom or bust: It took a sweet ride and a rising star — or two — to build a blockbuster from a half-baked idea and the ashes of multiple flops.

    Director: Brian Volk-Weiss

    Writer: N/A

  • Jurassic Park
    8.0/10597 votes
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    #14 - Jurassic Park

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 7/23/2021

    Crunch the numbers, then make way for a chubby T. rex and visual effects bad boys. This box office heavyweight disrupted the way movies are made.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A