The 30 worst movie kisses of all time

Shelby Slauer,Frank OlitoMay 16, 2020, 22:27 IST

Luke and Leia in "The Empire Strikes Back."20th Century Fox

Everyone enjoys a good on-screen romance, but sometimes the chemistry is just not there.
1994's "Little Women" missed the mark on a romantic wedding proposal scene when a visible spit string connected from their mouths after their kiss.
After their lip lock on "The Mosquito Coast," Helen Mirren called Harrison Ford a bad kisser.
Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.

When done properly, a kiss between two beloved characters on-screen can be just what the audience wants to see. But sometimes, it ends up being the exact opposite.

Looking back at some of the most famous films in history, you can see big stars share awkward, wet, and sometimes disturbing smooches.

Keep scrolling to see some of the most cringeworthy film kisses to date.

Read the original article on Insider

Molly kissing Sam with the help of Oda in "Ghost" has to be one of the strangest kisses.

Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore in "Ghost." Paramount Pictures

Robert Pattison and Reese Witherspoon's seemingly romantic love scene in "Water for Elephants" falls flat.

Robert Pattison and Reese Witherspoon in "Water for Elephants." 20th Century Fox

Joe Pesci and Sharon Stone's kiss in "Casino" is just too fast.

Joe Pesci and Sharon Stone in "Casino." Universal Pictures

Bryce Dallas Howard and Chris Pratt's kiss in "Jurassic World" is questionably timed.

Bryce Dallas Howard and Chris Pratt in "Jurassic World." Universal Pictures

Aragorn and Arwen's overly dramatic kiss in "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" is a memorable moment in the trilogy.

Liv Tyler and Viggo Mortensen in "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King." New Line Cinema

When Daniel tries to swallow Ali in "The Karate Kid," it went down in film history.

Elisabeth Shue and Ralph Macchio in "The Karate Kid." Columbia Pictures

Amy Adams and Will Ferrell's kissing scene in "Talladega Nights" took place on top of a table in a crowded bar.

Amy Adams and Will Ferrell in "Talladega Nights." Columbia Pictures

Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart's awkward chemistry in "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" makes for a really uncomfortable kiss.

Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart in "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse." Summit Entertainment

Squints and Wendy Peffercorn's kiss/resuscitation in "Sandlot" is uncomfortable for most to watch.

Chauncey Leopardi and Marley Shelton in "Sandlot." 20th Century Fox

Johnny Depp disturbingly teaches his on-screen kissing partner how to French kiss in "Cry-Baby."

Johnny Depp and Amy Locane in "Cry-Baby." Universal Pictures

Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey in "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" look like they're getting a little too into it.

Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey in "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days." Paramount Pictures

Fran and Owen's smooch in "DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story" certainly looks painful.

Missi Pyle and Joel David Moore in "DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story." 20th Century Fox

Johnny and Lisa's kiss in "The Room" is off-the-wall.

Tommy Wiseau and Juliette Danielle in "The Room." Wiseau-Films

Kip and Lawfunduh's wedding kiss in "Napoleon Dynamite" is memorable.

Aaron Ruell and Shondrella Avery in "Napoleon Dynamite." Fox Searchlight Pictures

Richard and Francoise's underwater soiree in "The Beach" proves Leonardo DiCaprio may not be as suave as we think.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Virginie Ledoyen in "The Beach." 20th Century Fox

Angelina Jolie shares another un-steamy kiss in "Wanted."

James McAvoy and Angelina Jolie in "Wanted." Universal Pictures

Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie share a non-romantic kiss in "The Tourist."

Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie in "The Tourist." Columbia Pictures

Who could forget Pee-wee Herman and Gina's seemingly endless kiss in "Big Top Pee-wee"?

Valeria Golino and Paul Reubens in "Big Top Pee-wee." Paramount Pictures

Fat Amy and Bumper's singing kiss in "Pitch Perfect 2" is uncomfortable to watch.

Rebel Wilson and Adam DeVine in "Pitch Perfect 2." Universal Pictures

Jennifer Lawrence's bad kissing habits followed her to "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire."

Josh Hutcherson and Jennifer Lawrence in "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire." Lionsgate Films

Pat and Tiffany's lip lock in "Silver Linings Playbook" is slobbery.

Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper in "Silver Linings Playbook." The Weinstein Company

Andy and Lindsay's make out in "Wet Hot American Summer" is too enthusiastic.

Paul Rudd and Elizabeth Banks in "Wet Hot American Summer." USA Films

Luke and Leia kiss in "The Empire Strikes Back," despite the fact that they are siblings.

Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher in "The Empire Strikes Back." 20th Century Fox

Lloyd and Mary's dream kiss in "Dumb and Dumber" is awkward, to say the least.

Jim Carrey and Lauren Holly in "Dumb and Dumber." New Line Cinema

Marty McFly's mom suddenly kisses him in "Back to the Future."

Michael J. Fox's eyes say it all in "Back to the Future." Universal Pictures

Allie and Mother Fox's smooch in "The Mosquito Coast" is chemistry-free.

Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren in "The Mosquito Coast." Warner Bros.

Laurie and Jo share a spit string in "Little Women" from 1994.

Christian Bale and Winona Ryder in "Little Women." Columbia Pictures

The franchise's awkward kisses don't end there, however. Let's not forget Harry and Cho Chang's tentative smooch in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Daniel Radcliffe and Katie Leung in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix." Warner Bros.

Ron and Hermione's over-anticipated moment in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" is far from perfect.

Emma Watson and Rupert Grint in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2." Warner Bros.

Sally Hawkins' underwater kiss with a fish-man left many feeling slimy.

Sally Hawkins and Doug Jones in "Shape of Water." Fox Searchlight Pictures

All 42 Tom Cruise movies, ranked from worst to best

Cookies on the Business Insider India website