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Nothing to Lose (1997)

โ€œWhen the odds are against you, sometimes the only bet is yourself.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 758 votes 1h 37m r ActionComedyAdventureCrime

#61 of 113 films from 1997 #1052 of 2168 in action

Directed by Steve Oedekerk ยท Written by Steve Oedekerk

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Overview

Advertising executive Nick Beame learns that his wife is sleeping with his employer. In a state of despair, he encounters a bumbling thief whose attempted carjacking goes awry when Nick takes him on an involuntary joyride. Soon the betrayed businessman and the incompetent crook strike up a partnership and develop a robbery-revenge scheme. But it turns out that some other criminals in the area don't appreciate the competition.

Cast

Martin Lawrenceas Terrence Paul "T-Paul" Davidson
Tim Robbinsas Nick Beam
John C. McGinleyas Davis "Rig" Lanlow
Giancarlo Espositoas Charlie Dunt
Kelly Prestonas Ann Beam
Michael McKeanas Phillip "P.B." Barrow
Rebecca Gayheartas Danielle
Irma P. Hallas Bertha "Mama" Davidson
Steve Oedekerkas Security Guard Baxter
Susan Barnesas Delores
Samaria Grahamas Lisa Davidson
Penny Bae Bridgesas Tonya Davidson
Randy Oglesbyas Sheriff Earl
Caroline Keenanas Ann's Sister

Facts

Release dateJuly 18, 1997
Runtime97 min (1h 37m) โ€” shorter as the 1997 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Adventure, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$44,480,039 (1.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0119807

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Questions

How long is Nothing to Lose?
Nothing to Lose runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Is Nothing to Lose worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 758 votes, which places it #61 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 47%) and #1052 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Nothing to Lose?
Nothing to Lose was directed by Steve Oedekerk. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Kung Pow: Enter the Fist (2002), Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995), Barnyard (2006).
Who stars in Nothing to Lose?
Martin Lawrence as Terrence Paul "T-Paul" Davidson; Tim Robbins as Nick Beam; John C. McGinley as Davis "Rig" Lanlow; Giancarlo Esposito as Charlie Dunt; Kelly Preston as Ann Beam; Michael McKean as Phillip "P.B." Barrow.
What is Nothing to Lose rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Nothing to Lose?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/28903.

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