PG-13

Nothing but Trouble

All they wanted was a little getaway. All they got was nothing but trouble.

1991 • 94 min • Comedy · Adventure

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

411 reviews

53 Audience · 411 · 100%

A wealthy New Yorker, his date, and some friends are pulled over for a traffic violation in a strange town. They find themselves in a decaying mansion ruled by a bizarre and vengeful judge, who has a peculiar sense of justice for outsiders. Their attempts to escape lead to increasingly absurd and unsettling encounters.

Violence & peril: 4/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 5/10

Heads up

Some grotesque visuals and creepy characters
Crude humor and slapstick violence
Situations that might be unsettling or bizarre

What it models well

Cooperation to survive
Resourcefulness under pressure

Talk about it after

Understanding different kinds of humor
The importance of following rules
Dealing with authority figures

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Nothing but Trouble. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.