Bruce Willis’ Razzie-Nominated Sci-Fi Film Armageddon Is a Hit on Tubi

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As a movie fan, I’ve always loved Bruce Willis – the guy’s been in so many huge films, like The Fifth Element and The Sixth Sense. But let’s be real, not every movie is a critical darling, right? Take Armageddon from ’98, for example. Critics weren’t blown away back then, but it’s surprisingly popular right now on Tubi – people are definitely watching it!

According to FlixPatrol, Armageddon has been a popular choice on Tubi, recently reaching the top spot on their streaming charts. As of today, it’s the second most-watched movie on Tubi in the U.S. Added to Tubi on March 1st, the film has found a new audience despite initially receiving poor reviews.

Armageddon Received Academy Award and Golden Raspberry Award Nominations

The popular sci-fi movie Armageddon received a surprising number of nominations – seven Golden Raspberry Awards, including Worst Picture, Director (Michael Bay), and Actor (Bruce Willis). Ironically, it was also recognized by the Academy Awards with four nominations, notably including Best Song for Aerosmith’s hit, “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing.”

Critics generally didn’t love Armageddon. It currently has a 43% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Common complaints included choppy editing and unrealistic science. Alexander Walker of the London Evening Standard described it as relying on “brawn, brutishness and mind-numbing destructiveness” despite attempts to appear technically advanced. Roger Ebert even called it the worst film of 1998.

Even though critics didn’t love it, Armageddon was a huge success with audiences, earning $553.7 million at the box office despite costing only $140 million to make. It still has a strong audience score of 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 6.7 rating on IMDb from nearly 500,000 reviews. Many viewers found Armageddon to be a thrilling and enjoyable movie experience, making it a perfect choice for the big screen.

Bruce Willis Starred in One of His Most Memorable Films a Year Later

Despite mixed reviews for 1998’s Armageddon, Bruce Willis bounced back the following year with The Sixth Sense, a film widely considered to be one of his best and most memorable. The Sixth Sense is a standout movie from the 1990s and is still frequently quoted and referenced today.

He’s appeared in many successful films, as well as some hidden gems that didn’t get as much attention. Even now, years later, his movies remain popular with both new and repeat viewers.

Despite receiving poor reviews and earning several Razzie nominations, Armageddon undeniably left a mark on pop culture. The film continues to be a beloved sci-fi classic, and with the Oscars happening tonight, March 15th, it’s a good reminder that what critics think doesn’t always align with what audiences enjoy.

Armageddon is currently available to stream for free on Tubi in the United States.

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2026-03-16 02:06