Out on a Limb (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1992, Out on a Limb is a comedy film directed by Francis Veber, running about 82 minutes. “He's got 24 hours to find his missing wallet with a phone number worth a hundred million dollars. There's only one place he hasn't looked...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While heading to the town where his sister, Marci, lives, big-city banker Bill Campbell is robbed by a woman who takes everything he has, including his clothes and a business document worth millions of dollars. Bill eventually reunites with Marci, who is in a tizzy because she thinks their stepfather has been killed. While trying to determine if his sister is right, Bill must also get back his valuable paperwork.
Who’s in it. Out on a Limb stars Matthew Broderick as Bill Campbell, Jeffrey Jones as Matt Skearns / Peter Van Der Haven, Heidi Kling as Sally and John C. Reilly as Jim Jr., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Out on a Limb has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.7M 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 Out on a Limb page.
If you liked it. Fans of Out on a Limb tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Out on a Limb (1992)?
- In US, Out on a Limb 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 Out on a Limb worth watching?
- Out on a Limb holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Out on a Limb?
- Out on a Limb stars Matthew Broderick, Jeffrey Jones, Heidi Kling, John C. Reilly and Marian Mercer.
- When was Out on a Limb released?
- Out on a Limb was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.