Out on a Limb is a 1992 comedy adventure movie directed by Francis Veber and starring Matthew Broderick as Bill Campbell and Jeffrey Jones as his wacky stepfather, Cesar. The movie follows Bill Campbell, a New York City banker whose life gets turned upside down when he travels to Oregon to visit his sister Marci, played by Courtney Peldon.
On his way to Marci's town, Bill first encounters an eccentric hitchhiker named Joe, played by John C. Reilly, who steals his car and leaves him stranded. Then, as Bill wanders the woods naked and afraid, he is robbed by a mysterious woman named Chris, played by Lori Petty, who takes everything he has, including his clothes and a briefcase containing a rare and valuable business document.
With nothing but a bedsheet to cover himself, Bill finally makes it to Marci's house, where he finds her in a panic because she believes their stepfather, Cesar, has been murdered. Bill and Marci go to Cesar's cabin to investigate, but instead of finding a dead body, they stumble upon a strange man named Harold, played by Michael J. Fox, who claims to be an alien.
As the chaos continues to unfold, Bill and Marci enlist the help of a local sheriff, played by Hector Elizondo, to track down Chris and recover the stolen document. Along the way, they encounter a colorful cast of characters, including a surly logger, a kooky psychic, and a group of eccentric cult members.
Out on a Limb is a zany and unpredictable movie that blends elements of comedy, action, and mystery. It features an all-star cast of talented actors who bring their unique personalities and comedic sensibilities to the story. Overall, it's a fun and entertaining movie that keeps you on your toes from beginning to end.
