Nothing to Lose
“When the odds are against you, sometimes the only bet is yourself.”
Synopsis
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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Nothing to Lose - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-26
Top Cast
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Martin Lawrence
Terrence Paul "T-Paul" Davidson
Tim Robbins
Nick Beam
John C. McGinley
Davis "Rig" Lanlow
Giancarlo Esposito
Charlie Dunt
Kelly Preston
Ann Beam
Michael McKean
Phillip "P.B." Barrow
Rebecca Gayheart
Danielle
Irma P. Hall
Bertha "Mama" Davidson
Steve Oedekerk
Security Guard Baxter
Susan Barnes
Delores
Samaria Graham
Lisa Davidson
Penny Bae Bridges
Tonya Davidson
Randy Oglesby
Sheriff Earl
Caroline Keenan
Ann's Sister
J.J. Boone
Ginger
Kim Kim
Mary Ann
Marcus T. Paulk
Joey Davidson
Mary Jo Keenen
Grace
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 18, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$44.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.78x
+$19.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Oedekerk
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Oedekerk
- Original Score
- Robert Folk, Mark Sandman
- Original Title
- Nothing to Lose
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $44.5M
- Production Studios
- Touchstone Pictures, O Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Oedekerk
Steve Oedekerk
Robert Folk, Mark Sandman
Donald E. Thorin, Michael Gershman
Malcolm Campbell
Martin Bregman, Louis A. Stroller, Dan Jinks, Michael Bregman
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Oedekerk
Director
Martin Bregman
Producer
Dan Jinks
Producer
Donald E. Thorin
Director of Photography
Malcolm Campbell
Editor
Michael Bregman
Producer
Maria Caso
Production Design
Manny Perry
Stunt Coordinator
Elsa Zamparelli
Costume Design
Steve Oedekerk
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nothing to Lose
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What is Nothing to Lose about?
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.
Who directed Nothing to Lose?
Nothing to Lose was directed by Steve Oedekerk.
Who stars in Nothing to Lose?
The principal cast of Nothing to Lose includes Martin Lawrence, Tim Robbins, John C. McGinley, Giancarlo Esposito, Kelly Preston.
When was Nothing to Lose released and how long is it?
Nothing to Lose was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Nothing to Lose?
Nothing to Lose had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $44.5M at the worldwide box office (1.78 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Nothing to Lose?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nothing to Lose was composed by Robert Folk, Mark Sandman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nothing to Lose?
Nothing to Lose holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).