Out on a Limb

Bill Campbell is a successful city banker traveling to visit his sister, Marci, in a small town. During his journey, a woman robs him of his clothes and his wallet, which contains a phone number essential for a million-dollar business deal. With a limited timeframe to recover the contact information, Bill must track down the thief. Simultaneously, he deals with his sister's distress regarding the suspected death or replacement of their stepfather.

This 1992 comedy was produced by Universal Pictures and directed by Francis Veber. It is the fifth film in a chronological list of his directed works, following Three Fugitives. The movie stars Matthew Broderick as Bill Campbell, alongside Jeffrey Jones, Heidi Kling, John C. Reilly, Marian Mercer, and Larry Hankin.

The production had a budget of 11 million USD but earned 2 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is consistent across platforms, with the film holding a rating of 5.3/10 on IMDb from 2,200 votes and a matching 5.3/10 on TMDB based on 59 votes.