Dwayne Johnson's 10 best and 10 worst movies, according to critics

Gabbi ShawNov 19, 2024, 02:31 IST

Dwayne Johnson.Christopher Polk/Getty Images<ul class="summary-list"><li>Dwayne Johnson is one of the most successful movie stars of the last 25 years.</li><li>His movies have made billions of dollars at the box office and found critical success.</li></ul>Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, has become one of the <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/dwayne-johnson-bigger-than-will-smith-and-george-clooney-2024-11">biggest movie stars</a> on the planet.According to Forbes, he was the <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-rock-dwayne-johnson-spends-money-2017-7">highest-paid male actor</a> in 2016, 2019, 2020, and 2021 thanks to hits like "Central Intelligence," "<a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/disney-moana-review-2016-11">Moana</a>," "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle," "Rampage," "Skyscraper," "<a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/disney-jungle-cruise-easter-eggs-details-you-missed">Jungle Cruise</a>," the "<a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/right-order-of-fast-and-furious-2017-4">Fast and Furious</a>" movies — the list goes on.However, even with Johnson's huge paychecks and large box-office returns, it doesn't mean his work has become universally beloved by critics. While some of his movies are highly rated, others received lukewarm reviews.Here are Johnson's 10 best (and 10 worst) films, according to critics' scores on Rotten Tomatoes.

First, the worst films Johnson has been in, according to critics.

Dwayne Johnson.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty

10. "Red Notice" (2021)

Dwayne Johnson in "Red Notice."Netflix

9. "Red One" (2024)

Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans in "Red One."Amazon MGM Studios

8. "Be Cool" (2005)

Dwayne Johnson in "Be Cool."MGM Distribution Co.

6 (tie). "GI Joe: Retaliation" (2013)

Channing Tatum and Dwayne Johnson in "GI Joe: Retaliation."Paramount Pictures

6 (tie). "The Game Plan" (2007)

Dwayne Johnson and Roselyn Sánchez in "The Game Plan."Buena Vista Pictures Distribution

5. "Walking Tall" (2004)

Dwayne Johnson in "Walking Tall."MGM Distribution Co.

4. "Planet 51" (2009)

Dwayne Johnson voices Chuck in "Planet 51."Sony Pictures Releasing

1 (tie). "Tooth Fairy" (2010)

Dwayne Johnson in "Tooth Fairy."20th Century Fox

1 (tie). "Doom" (2005)

Dwayne Johnson in "Doom."Universal Pictures

1 (tie). "Baywatch" (2017)

Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron in "Baywatch."Paramount Pictures

Conversely, these are the best movies Johnson has starred in, according to critics.

Dwayne Johnson.Pablo Cuadra/WireImage/Getty

10 (tie). "Central Intelligence" (2016)

Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson in "Central Intelligence."Warner Bros. Pictures

10 (tie). "Fast & Furious 6" (2013)

Dwayne Johnson and Gina Carano in "Fast & Furious 6."Universal Pictures

8 (tie). "DC League of Super-Pets" (2022)

Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart voice Krypto and Ace, respectively, in "DC League of Super-Pets."Warner Bros. Pictures

8 (tie). "Jumanji: The Next Level" (2019)

Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson in "Jumanji: The Next Level."Sony Pictures Releasing

7. "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" (2017)

Dwayne Johnson in "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle."Sony Pictures Releasing

6. "Fast Five" (2011)

Dwayne Johnson in "Fast Five."Universal Pictures

5. "The Other Guys" (2010)

Samuel L. Jackson and Dwayne Johnson in "The Other Guys."Sony Pictures Releasing

3 (tie). "Beyond the Mat" (1999)

Dwayne Johnson in 1999.Frank Micelotta Archive/Getty Images

3 (tie). "Furious 7" (2015)

Dwayne Johnson in "Furious 7."Universal Pictures

2. "Fighting With My Family" (2019)

Dwayne Johnson in "Fighting With My Family."Lionsgate; Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures

1. "Moana" (2016)

Dwayne Johnson and Auli'i Cravalho voice Maui and Moana, respectively, in "Moana."Disney

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