Several western movies are reported to have flopped at the box office, despite some being ranked among the best in the genre. The number of such films varies, with lists including between 8 and 10 titles, and some outlets also mentioning specific classic westerns from the 1950s and 1960s that initially failed but are now highly regarded. Some of these films have been reevaluated over time and are now celebrated as great westerns, despite their initial box office performance.