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5.3 / 10(419 votes)IMDbPG-1319911h 34m$8.5M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Nothing but Trouble

“All they wanted was a little getaway. All they got was nothing but trouble.”

Synopsis

While attempting to seduce gorgeous lawyer Diane Lightson, wealthy gadabout Chris Thorne agrees to drive her to Atlantic City, N.J. But, when some reckless driving draws the attention of a deeply critical cop, they and the flamboyant "Brazillionaires" who tagged along end up in the court of a grotesque and vengeful judge, who has a special vendetta against the wealthy and erudite.

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Nothing but Trouble (1991) Trailer | Chevy Chase | Dan Aykroyd

Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-14

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 15, 1991

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

February 28, 1992

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.21x ROI)

Production Budget

$40M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$8.5M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.21x

-$31.5M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $40MWorldwide: $8.5M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Dan Aykroyd
Screenplay & Story
Dan Aykroyd
Original Score
Michael Kamen
Original Title
Nothing but Trouble
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 34m
Production Budget
$40M
Worldwide Gross
$8.5M
Production Studios
Applied Action, Warner Bros. Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Dan Aykroyd

Screenplay & Story

Dan Aykroyd, Peter Aykroyd

Original Score & Music

Michael Kamen

Director of Photography

Dean Cundey, Don Burgess, Robert M. Stevens

Film Editing

James R. Symons, Malcolm Campbell

Producers

Robert K. Weiss, Lester Berman

Department Leadership Roster

Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

Screenplay

Michael Kamen

Michael Kamen

Original Music Composer

James R. Symons

Editor

Malcolm Campbell

Editor

Dean Cundey

Dean Cundey

Director of Photography

Robert K. Weiss

Robert K. Weiss

Producer

Lester Berman

Producer

Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

Director

William Sandell

Production Design

Deborah Nadoolman Landis

Deborah Nadoolman Landis

Costume Design

Phil Adams

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Nothing but Trouble.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nothing but Trouble

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Nothing but Trouble about?

While attempting to seduce gorgeous lawyer Diane Lightson, wealthy gadabout Chris Thorne agrees to drive her to Atlantic City, N.J. But, when some reckless driving draws the attention of a deeply critical cop, they and the flamboyant "Brazillionaires" who tagged along end up in the court of a grotesque and vengeful judge, who has a special vendetta against the wealthy and erudite.

Who directed Nothing but Trouble?

Nothing but Trouble was directed by Dan Aykroyd.

Who stars in Nothing but Trouble?

The principal cast of Nothing but Trouble includes Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Demi Moore, Daniel Baldwin.

When was Nothing but Trouble released and how long is it?

Nothing but Trouble was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.

What was the box office and production budget of Nothing but Trouble?

Nothing but Trouble had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $8.5M at the worldwide box office (0.21 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Nothing but Trouble?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Nothing but Trouble was composed by Michael Kamen.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Nothing but Trouble?

Nothing but Trouble holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).