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What's the Worst That Could Happen?

2001Movie1 h 34 minPG-13

37

WeakGoodWatch score

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A fast-paced action movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, big ideas or tears.

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Story

It takes a thief to nail a crook.

Thief Kevin Caffery attempts to rob from the home of rich businessman Max Fairbanks. But Fairbanks catches him and steals his cherished ring that his girlfriend gave him. Caffery is then bent on revenge and getting his ring back with the help of his partners.

Feels like

Caper Comedy
Cat-and-Mouse Game
Situational Humor
Star-Driven
Fast-Paced
Crime Caper
Quirky Characters
Escapist Entertainment

Crew

Directed by: Sam Weisman
Written by: Donald E. Westlake, Matthew Chapman
Produced by: David Hoberman, Lawrence Turman, Ashok Amritraj
Music by: Tyler Bates

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Facts

May 31, 2001 · 1 h 34 min · PG-13

Released: May 31, 2001
Runtime: 1 h 34 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $60 million
Box office: $38 million
Available in: 25 countries

Tropes

Bavarian Fire Drill, Food Slap, Corrupt Corporate Executive +9

Bavarian Fire Drill
Food Slap
Corrupt Corporate Executive
Evil Is Petty
Agent Peacock
Pinocchio Nose
Crime After Crime
Handy Cuffs
Tarot Troubles
Only Sane Man
Elevator Going Down
Hollywood Law

12 of 41 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream What's the Worst That Could Happen??"

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Where can I stream What's the Worst That Could Happen??

In the United States, What's the Worst That Could Happen? streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is What's the Worst That Could Happen? worth watching?

37

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 10%, and Metacritic 37). Audiences rate it higher (51 out of 100) than critics (24).

Is What's the Worst That Could Happen? okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will What's the Worst That Could Happen? make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch What's the Worst That Could Happen??

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was What's the Worst That Could Happen? a box office flop?

Budget$60 million

Box office$38 million

Yes: it cost about $60 million to make and earned $38 million worldwide, 64% of its budget.

What tropes does What's the Worst That Could Happen? use?

Bavarian Fire DrillFood SlapCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveEvil Is PettyAgent PeacockPinocchio NoseCrime After CrimeHandy CuffsTarot TroublesOnly Sane ManElevator Going DownHollywood Lawand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including Bavarian Fire Drill, Food Slap, and Corrupt Corporate Executive.