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What's the Worst That Could Happen? (2001)

PG_13  94 min  -  Comedy | Crime   -  1 June 2001 (USA)
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A rich man catches a thief burglarizing his home and steals the thief's lucky ring, who then tries to get it back.

Director:

Sam Weisman

Writers:

Donald E. Westlake (novel), Matthew Chapman (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Martin Lawrence ...
Danny DeVito ...
John Leguizamo ...
Glenne Headly ...
Carmen Ejogo ...
Bernie Mac ...
Larry Miller ...
Nora Dunn ...
Richard Schiff ...
William Fichtner ...
Ana Gasteyer ...
Sascha Knopf ...
Siobhan Fallon ...
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Shelly Nix
Lenny Clarke ...
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Storyline

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. Written by Andrew L.  

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Plot Keywords:

Thief | Ring | Businessman | Auction | Washington D.C.  | See more »

Taglines:

It takes a thief to nail a crook.

Genres:

Comedy | Crime

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for language and sexual content See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

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Also Known As:

¿Qué más podría pasar? See more »

Filming Locations:

Boston, Massachusetts, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$45,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$13,049,114 (USA) (3 June 2001) (2675 Screens)

Gross:

$32,095,318 (USA) (5 August 2001)
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Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Martin Lawrence, when walking after the uncomfortable, frozen stance he took on the stairs as to not set off the laser, says: "I can't feel my ass!" In Nothing to Lose, he limped out of Tim Robbins' car, whining: "My ass fell asleep! My ass fell asleep!" See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: Kevin uses voicedial on his cellphone to call for help. However, the phone he uses is a Motorola Startac, which does not have that feature. See more »

Quotes

Judge: Sell the house!
Max Fairbanks: Up yours, you fat pig!
Edwina: Why is it that every time Kevin's in trouble, we drop our things, but when I want help, you act like you're through a tunnel and can't hear me?
Windham: Maybe because I *like* Kevin!
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Soundtracks

"Whatever Doja Wants (Doja Gets)"
Based on the composition "Whatever Lola Wants (Lola Gets)" written by Jerry Ross,
Richard Adler, Joe Day, Adolphus L. Maples III and Bill McGee
Performed by Jo Doja featuring Shawn Chappelle See more »