---
title: "Out on a Limb"
year: 1992
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/out-on-a-limb-1992"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 114726
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
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# Out on a Limb (1992) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/out-on-a-limb-1992

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Out on a Limb is a 1992 comedy film directed by Francis Veber and written by Joshua and Daniel Goldin. It stars Matthew Broderick as big-city banker Bill Campbell, alongside a cast including Jeffrey Jones, Heidi Kling, Courtney Peldon, Michael Monks, and John C. Reilly. The story follows Bill as he travels to visit his sister Marci, gets robbed of his clothes and a valuable business document, and subsequently becomes entangled in his sister's belief that their stepfather has been killed.

The film carries a PG rating and has a runtime of 1 hour and 22 minutes. Released in the United States on September 4, 1992, the comedy combines the frantic elements of recovering stolen, high-stakes paperwork with the comedic distress of family turmoil in a concise feature-length format.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A robbed big-city banker tries to recover a crucial business document and investigate a possible murder."

### Why Watch
- Directed by Francis Veber and written by Joshua and Daniel Goldin
- Starring Matthew Broderick, Jeffrey Jones, Heidi Kling, Courtney Peldon, Michael Monks, and John C. Reilly
- Runtime of 1 hour and 22 minutes for a quick viewing experience

### Caveats & Content Note
- The synopsis does not provide streaming availability information
- Tone & Suitability: This 1992 comedy film has a PG rating and runs for 1 hour and 22 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #comedy, #crime-roadblock, #family-chaos, #missing-document, #town-visit

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/out-on-a-limb-1992#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Out on a Limb?
The provided sources do not specify current streaming platforms for the film.

### Q: Is Out on a Limb worth watching?
It is a 1h 22m comedy starring Matthew Broderick and directed by Francis Veber, though personal preference varies.

### Q: What is the binge duration for Out on a Limb?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 22 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of Out on a Limb?
Out on a Limb is a feature-length film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Out on a Limb — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/114726)
- [Out on a Limb (1992) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105078/fullcredits/)
- [Out on a Limb (1992 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Out_on_a_Limb_(1992_film))
- [Out on a Limb (1992) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/114726-out-on-a-limb/cast)
- [Out on a Limb (1992) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/out-on-a-limb-1992/credits)

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