Out on a Limb
“He's got 24 hours to find his missing wallet with a phone number worth a hundred million dollars. There's only one place he hasn't looked...”
While heading to the town where his sister, Marci, lives, big-city banker Bill Campbell is robbed by a woman who takes everything he has, including his clothes and a business document worth millions of dollars. Bill eventually reunites with Marci, who is in a tizzy because she thinks their stepfather has been killed. While trying to determine if his sister is right, Bill must also get back his valuable paperwork.
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Where is Out on a Limb streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About Out on a Limb
Out on a Limb is a 1992 English-language comedy film directed by Francis Veber. The cast is led by Matthew Broderick, Jeffrey Jones, Heidi Kling. It has a runtime of 1h 22m. Viewers rate it 5.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Out on a Limb was produced by Universal Pictures. It was released on September 4, 1992, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $11 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Francis Veber
- Writers
- Daniel Goldin, Joshua Goldin
- Release date
- September 4, 1992
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $11 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures
Out on a Limb cast & crew
Out on a Limb was directed by Francis Veber and written by Daniel Goldin and Joshua Goldin.
The cast features Matthew Broderick as Bill Campbell, Jeffrey Jones as Matt Skearns / Peter Van Der Haven, Heidi Kling as Sally, John C. Reilly as Jim Jr., Marian Mercer as Ann Campbell Van Der Haven, and Larry Hankin as Officer Darren.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Van Dyke Parks, cinematography is by Donald E. Thorin, and it was produced by Ted Field and Scott Kroopf.
Is Out on a Limb worth watching?
Out on a Limb holds an audience score of 5.3/10 from 57 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 22m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Out on a Limb is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Out on a Limb
Out on a Limb isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Out on a Limb
Matthew Broderick
Bill Campbell
Jeffrey Jones
Matt Skearns / Peter Van Der Haven
Heidi Kling
Sally
John C. Reilly
Jim Jr.
Marian Mercer
Ann Campbell Van Der Haven
Larry Hankin
Officer Darren
David Margulies
Mr. Buchenwald
Courtney Peldon
Marci Campbell
Michael Monks
Jim Sr.
Andrew Benne
Officer Larry
Mickey Jones
Virgil
Nancy Lenehan
Miss Clayton
Out on a Limb — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Out on a Limb in United States?
Out on a Limb is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Out on a Limb in?
Out on a Limb is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Out on a Limb?
Out on a Limb runs 1 hours 22 minutes (82 minutes).
▸What is Out on a Limb rated?
Out on a Limb is rated PG. It holds a 5.3/10 audience score from 57 ratings.
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