Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- irreverent
- witty
- frantic
- lazy sunday
- comedy night
What critics said
Critics generally found the film energetic and occasionally funny but undermined by a contrived premise and unconvincing central misunderstanding.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Nick Beam's depressed restraint plays against T-Paul Davidson's hyperactive ranting as they move from attempted robbery to reluctant friendship.
Nick's belief that his wife is having an affair with his boss sets the chain of revenge, robbery, and pursuit in motion.
Nick and T-Paul target the boss's office safe after Nick's presumed marital betrayal and professional humiliation.
A California-to-Arizona ride begins when T-Paul attempts to rob Nick at gunpoint and develops into mutual cooperation.
Films like Nothing to Lose, and why
Blue Streak
Shares the buddy comedy format, mismatched male leads, criminal complications, and fast-moving comic action.
The Rundown
Combines an unlikely partnership, robbery-centered plotting, broad comedy, and escalating pursuit.
Midnight Run
Features a reluctant male duo, crime capers, road-movie momentum, and irreverent humor.
Movie Details
- Director
- Steve Oedekerk
- Release Date
- 1997-07-18
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (757)
Cast
- Martin Lawrence
- Tim Robbins
- John C. McGinley
- Giancarlo Esposito
- Kelly Preston
- Michael McKean
- Rebecca Gayheart
- Irma P. Hall
- Steve Oedekerk
- Susan Barnes
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Nothing to Lose about?
- A devastated husband and an erratic would-be robber turn a disastrous carjacking into a reckless revenge caper and unexpected friendship.
- What is Nothing to Lose like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Nothing to Lose as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Nothing to Lose violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Nothing to Lose as mild.
- What did critics think of Nothing to Lose?
- Critics generally found the film energetic and occasionally funny but undermined by a contrived premise and unconvincing central misunderstanding.
- Which films are like Nothing to Lose?
- Films with a similar feel include Blue Streak, The Rundown, and Midnight Run.
- How long is Nothing to Lose?
- Nothing to Lose runs 97 minutes.
- Where can I watch Nothing to Lose?
- In United States, Nothing to Lose streams on Philo.
