Nothing but Trouble (1991): cast, story & where to watch

1991 · Film · ★ 5.2

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Released in 1991, Nothing but Trouble is a comedy and adventure film directed by Dan Aykroyd, running about 94 minutes. “All they wanted was a little getaway. All they got was nothing but trouble.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Nothing but Trouble stars Chevy Chase as Chris Thorne, Dan Aykroyd as Judge Alvin 'J.P' Valkenheiser / Bobo, John Candy as Dennis / Eldona and Demi Moore as Diane Lightson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Nothing but Trouble has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $8.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nothing but Trouble page.

If you liked it. Fans of Nothing but Trouble tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Nothing but Trouble (1991)?
In US, Nothing but Trouble is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Nothing but Trouble worth watching?
Nothing but Trouble holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Nothing but Trouble?
Nothing but Trouble stars Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Demi Moore and Daniel Baldwin.
When was Nothing but Trouble released?
Nothing but Trouble was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.