10 Perfect Movies That Flopped at the Box Office Because the World Wasn't Ready (MovieWeb/MSN)

"There are various reasons why movies can flop at the box office, with the most obvious being that the film in question is not great. In more recent times, a film becoming a target of controversy can also hinder its success as it becomes more of a political or social talking point that instantly divides and alienates parts of the audience. Of course, for film aficionados, the most interesting category is movies that failed because they were ahead of their time. Many of these productions were disastrous on release, considered career killers, and in some cases, an embarrassment. Yet, with time, each of these has become either considered quintessential films in their genre or beloved cult classics that people watch time and again; either technically perfect or perfect in the eyes of their adoring fans. Celebrated today, these films were ahead of their time on release." - movieweb.com