Drew Barrymore comes from a long line of professional actors, meaning she’s as close as it gets to Hollywood royalty. With a father like John Drew Barrymore and a godmother like Sophia Coppola, it’s easy to understand why she chose the profession. As someone who’s been in the spotlight since the age of 7, she appeared in countless movies and TV shows after her breakthrough in Steven Spielberg’s classic fantasy movie, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.Â
At the moment, Barrymore is facing a fair bit of scrutiny for resuming production on her namesake Talk Show, while in the middle of an ongoing Hollywood writer’s strike. So it seems like an appropriate time to list the 15 worst movies she’s been credited for, according to IMDb.Â
Batman Forever (1995) – 5.4/10
- Director: Joel Schumacher
- Starring: Val Kilmer, Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey, Nicole Kidman
Official synopsis: Batman Forever introduces Two-Face and the Riddler as the new adversaries in Gotham City. Two-Face blames Batman for his accident, and the Riddler plans to unmask Batman and expose him to the world. Meanwhile, Robin joins Batman on his mission.
Poison Ivy (1992) – 5.4/10
- Director: Katt Shea
- Starring: Drew Barrymore, Sara Gilbert, Tom Skerritt, Cheryl Ladd
Official synopsis: In this disturbing thriller that did not age well, the daily life of a typical family is upended by the arrival of Ivy, a cunning teenager. As the mother battles illness, Ivy takes the opportunity to seduce the vulnerable father, driving a wedge in this once peaceful household.
Mad Love (1995) – 5.3/10
- Director: Antonia Bird
- Starring: Chris O’Donnell, Drew Barrymore, Matthew Lillard, Richard Chaim
Official synopsis: Matt’s life takes a dramatic twist when he falls for the vivacious Casey, a teenager who struggles with bipolar disorder. The joyful road trip they embark on takes a dark turn, revealing the harsh reality of mental health.
Beyond Control: The Amy Fisher Story (1993) – 5.3/10
- Director: Andy Tennant
- Starring: Drew Barrymore, Tony Denison, Harley Jane Kozak, Tom Mason
Official synopsis: Drew Barrymore portrays the infamous Amy Fisher, a young girl drawn into a dangerous liaison with a much older, married man. The affair ends in tragedy when a desperate Amy orchestrates a horrendous act of violence.
A Conspiracy of Love (1987) – 5.3/10
- Director: Noel Black
- Starring: Robert Young, Drew Barrymore, Elizabeth Wilson, Mitchell Laurance
Official synopsis: A woman abandoned by her husband, wrestles with her in-laws’ interference while trying to navigate her newfound independence. In the midst of these family dynamics, a secret bond develops between the granddaughter and her grandfather.
Far from Home (1989) – 5.5/10
- Director: Meiert Avis
- Starring: Matt Frewer, Drew Barrymore, Richard Masur
Official synopsis: A 14-year-old girl and her father find themselves stuck in a run-down Nevada trailer park during their cross-country vacation. As she navigates this new landscape, she catches the eye of two local boys, one with a hidden murderous streak.
Bad Girls (1994) – 5.2/10
- Director: Jonathan Kaplan
- Starring: Madeleine Stowe, Mary Stuart Masterson, Andie MacDowell, Drew Barrymore
Official synopsis: Saloon prostitute Cody Zamora and her friends find themselves on the run after a daring escape from a hanging sentence in the Wild West. Their trek to start new lives in Oregon hits a snag when an old adversary steals their savings.
Babes in Toyland (1986) – 5.2/10
- Director: Clive Donner
- Starring: Drew Barrymore, Richard Mulligan, Eileen Brennan, Keanu Reeves
Official synopsis: When 12-year-old Lisa finds herself in Toyland, she steps up to stop the evil Barnaby Barnacle from marrying the lovely Mary Contrary and taking over the magical world.Â
Home Fries (1998) – 5.1/10
- Director: Dean Parisot
- Starring: Drew Barrymore, Luke Wilson, Catherine O’Hara, Jake Busey
Official synopsis: The life of pregnant waitress Sally takes a turn when her lover’s stepsons scare him to death after discovering their father’s infidelity. Amidst the chaos, one of the sons ends up falling for Sally, adding a dash of unlikely romance to the mix.
Sketch Artist (1992) – 8.5/10
- Director: Phedon Papamichael
- Starring: Jeff Fahey, Sean Young, Frank McRae, Drew Barrymore
Official synopsis: A police artist’s life takes a dramatic turn when a witness’s recounting of a murderer seems to implicate his wife. Unwilling to accept this reality, he changes the sketches and plunges into a personal investigation of the crime.
No Place to Hide (1992) – 5.1/10
- Director: Richard Danus
- Starring: Kris Kristofferson, Drew Barrymore, Illana Diamant, Martin Landau
Official synopsis: No Place to Hide centers on Detective Joe Garvey’s investigation into an onstage ballerina murder. As he takes the victim’s young sister under his wing, they inadvertently attract the attention of a sinister secret organization.
Wishful Thinking (1997) – 5/10
- Director: Adam Park
- Starring: Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Beals, Desiree Casado, Isabel Gillies
Official synopsis: The love story between Max and Elizabeth spirals into a maze of jealousy, doubts, and manipulations. Max’s refusal to marry triggers a chain reaction that involves their friend Jack and Max’s colleague Lena.Â
Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle (2003) – 4.9/10
- Director: McG
- Starring: Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu, Cameron Diaz, Bernie Mac
Official synopsis: Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle finds Natalie, Dylan, and Alex in a race to recover two unique silver bands with encrypted intel. As they face dead witnesses and a rogue Angel, Dylan must also confront a secret that threatens to disrupt the unity of the Angels.
The Stand-In (2020) – 4.7/10
- Director: Jamie BabbitÂ
- Starring: Drew Barrymore, Sarah Jes Austell, Michael Zegen, T.J. Miller
Official synopsis: Famous actress Candy hands over her life to her unremarkable stand-in during a rehab stint. An unexpected twist ensues as the stand-in takes the opportunity to hijack Candy’s identity, career, and love life.
Doppelganger (1993) – 4.3/10
- Director: Avi Nesher
- Starring: Drew Barrymore, George Newbern, Dennis Christopher, Leslie Hope
Official synopsis: A woman implicated in a murder flees from NYC to LA only to be pursued by a malevolent twin. Her new life gets complicated when her doppelganger entangles her new lover in a chilling game of mistaken identities.
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