Nothing to Lose

Name: Nothing to Lose
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Action, Adventure
Released: 1997-07-18
Duration: 1 h 37 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Martin Lawrence, Tim Robbins, John C. McGinley, Giancarlo Esposito, Kelly Preston

1997·Movie·R·97 min·★ 6.6(702)

Comedy Crime Action Adventure More English titles

“When the odds are against you, sometimes the only bet is yourself.”

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.

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About Nothing to Lose

Nothing to Lose is a 1997 English-language comedy, crime and action film directed by Steve Oedekerk. The cast is led by Martin Lawrence, Tim Robbins, John C. McGinley. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel.

Nothing to Lose was produced by Touchstone Pictures and O Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on July 18, 1997, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $44 million worldwide.

Director: Steve Oedekerk
Writers: Steve Oedekerk
Release date: July 18, 1997
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $25 million
Box office: $44 million
Production: Touchstone Pictures, O Entertainment

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Nothing to Lose cast & crew

Nothing to Lose was directed by Steve Oedekerk and written by Steve Oedekerk.

The cast features 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, and Michael McKean as Phillip "P.B." Barrow.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Donald E. Thorin and it was produced by Martin Bregman and Michael Bregman.

Is Nothing to Lose worth watching?

Nothing to Lose holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 702 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, crime, and action, Nothing to Lose is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Nothing to Lose

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