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What's the Worst That Could Happen?

2001·Movie
1h 34min·PG-13
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic376.3Rotten Tomatoes10%35%
IMDb5.5Metacritic376.3Rotten Tomatoes10%35%

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Romance4
  • Wholesome3

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

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.
Caper ComedyCat-and-Mouse GameSituational HumorStar-DrivenFast-PacedCrime CaperQuirky CharactersEscapist Entertainment

Crew

Directed by:
Sam Weisman, Wilma Garscadden-Gahret
Written by:
Donald E. Westlake, Matthew Chapman
Produced by:
Martin Lawrence, John Papsidera, David Hoberman
Composed by:
Tyler Bates, John Leveque, Stephanie Lowry

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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

PrimeHooplaFandango at Home FreeMGM+Amazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TVAmazon MX Player

What's the Worst That Could Happen? is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, MGM+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

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

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 10%, and Metacritic 37). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is What's the Worst That Could Happen? rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is What's the Worst That Could Happen??

1 h 34 min

What's the Worst That Could Happen? runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on What's the Worst That Could Happen??

Critics24
Audiences51

Not quite. Audiences rate What's the Worst That Could Happen? higher (51) than critics (24). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

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

Budget$60 million
Box office$38 million

No. It cost about $60 million to make and earned $38 million worldwide, 64% of its budget.

What language is What's the Worst That Could Happen? in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch What's the Worst That Could Happen??

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for What's the Worst That Could Happen? in 124 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for What's the Worst That Could Happen?, including Bavarian Fire Drill, Food Slap, Corrupt Corporate Executive.