What's the Worst That Could Happen?

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What's the Worst That Could Happen?
Theatrical film poster
Directed by	Sam Weisman
Screenplay by	Matthew Chapman
Based on	What's the Worst That Could Happen? by Donald E. Westlake
Produced by	Lawrence Turman David Hoberman Ashok Amritraj Wendy Dytman
Starring	Martin Lawrence Danny DeVito
Cinematography	Anastas N. Michols
Edited by	Garth Craven Nick Moore
Music by	Tyler Bates
Production companies	Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Hyde Park Entertainment Turman-Morrisey Company
Distributed by	MGM Distribution Co. (United States) 20th Century Fox (International)[1]
Release date	June 1, 2001 (2001-06-01)
Running time	94 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$60 million
Box office	$38.4 million

What's the Worst That Could Happen? is a 2001 comedy film directed by Sam Weisman and starring Martin Lawrence and Danny DeVito. Loosely based on a book by Donald E. Westlake, the film follows the misadventures of a skilled thief and a wealthy businessman facing financial trouble. The film did not meet expectations and performed poorly commercially.

Upon its release in June 2001, What's the Worst That Could Happen? earned $38.4 million worldwide against its $60 million budget. Critics widely panned the film, with a 10% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film was criticized for its uninspiring script and lack of funny gags, and for underutilizing its cast. Reviewers like Roger Ebert and Lisa Schwarzbaum pointed out flaws in the film's character development, plot, and the mismatched acting styles of its stars.