Nothing but Trouble
Seen it?1991 | 94 min | Comedy, Adventure
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 15% on Rotten Tomatoes, a weak 5.3 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and adventure fans. If you loved The Trouble with Harry, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It picked up 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
15% on Rotten Tomatoes, 13 on Metacritic
- AudiencesWeak
5.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No real honors on record. "Won" 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards. Razzies don't count toward the rating.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$9 million worldwide on a $40 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 210K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dan Aykroyd
- Chevy ChaseChris Thorne
- Dan AykroydJudge Alvin 'J.P' Valkenheiser / Bobo
- John CandyDennis / Eldona
- Demi MooreDiane Lightson
- Daniel BaldwinArtie
- Taylor NegronFausto Squiriniszu
- Raymond J. BarryMark
- Tupac ShakurDigital Underground Member
- Bertila DamasRenalda Squiriniszu
- Brian Doyle-MurrayBrian