Witless Protection (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Witless Protection is a 2008 crime comedy directed by Charles Robert Carner, starring Jenny McCarthy and Larry the Cable Guy. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $4.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 17 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.4/10. Stream it on Fawesome and Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Charles Robert Carner
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lionsgate
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Witless Protection About?
The premise of Witless Protection without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A small-town sheriff finds himself embroiled in a chaotic situation when he's tasked with protecting Madeleine, a glamorous witness hiding from danger. Their journey to Chicago quickly turns into a zany road trip filled with unexpected challenges. As they navigate the miles, Larry's earnest efforts collide with Madeleine's complicated life, exposing a web of FBI corruption and a cast of eccentric individuals. Hilarious misunderstandings and unexpected detours abound in this comedic adventure.
Witless Protection Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- tape over mouth
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- motor vehicle
- car
- u.s. car
- chevrolet
- chevrolet motor vehicle
- chevrolet car
- chevrolet suburban
- ford
- ford motor vehicle
- ford car
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- ford bronco
- ode to joy
- beethoven music
- classical music
- choral music
- comic relief
- airport
- airport security
- cavity search
- deputy sheriff
- bound and gagged
- woman bound and gagged
- handcuffs
- crooked fbi agent
- sheriff
- tied feet
- shotgun
- possum
- polo
Where to Watch Witless Protection
Stream it on Fawesome and Hoopla, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Witless Protection Cast
Jenny McCarthy leads the cast, with Larry the Cable Guy. Directed by Charles Robert Carner.
- Director Charles Robert Carner
Witless Protection Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Witless Protection 17 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.4/10.
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IMDb 3.4 /10
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Metacritic 17 Metascore
User score 5.8
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Witless Protection Plot Summary
What happens in Witless Protection from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the quaint town of [insert town name], Deputy Larry Stalder nurtures a hidden aspiration to swap his badge for an FBI insignia. His journey takes an unforeseen twist when he gets involved in what seems like a high-stakes kidnapping. However, he soon realizes that the “kidnappers” are actually government agents transporting Madeleine (played by Jenny McCarthy), a crucial witness for an upcoming corruption trial in Chicago. Determined to rectify his mistake and earn the FBI’s praise, Larry stumbles upon a tangled web of conspiracy involving Arthur Grimsley, the very person Madeleine plans to testify against.
Full summary
The whole story of Witless Protection, scene by scene
Witless Protection Box Office
Witless Protection grossed $4.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$4.2M
- US & Canada
- $4.2M
Witless Protection Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Witless Protection.
How Well Do You Know Witless Protection?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Deputy Larry Stalder's secret ambition?
Cars in Witless Protection
13 cars on screen, including the 1992 Ford Bronco and the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban.
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2006 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
2006 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Witless Protection Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Beschützer wider Willen” and “Loca protección de testigos”.
- Also known as
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- Beschützer wider Willen
- Loca protección de testigos
- Uma Testemunha nada Protegida
- Hot Protection
- Neplodná obrana
- Świadek bezbronny
- חוטפים בקושי
- Специална защита
- Бестолковая защита
- Slabo zaščitena priča
- 위틀리스 프로텍션
- 乌龙保镖
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- Bodygard proti svojej vôli
- Недолугий захист
- Kvailių Apsauga
- Salak Koruma
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Movies Like Witless Protection
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Armed and Dangerous, Thieves and Robbers and Madea's Witness Protection.
Witless Protection FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Witless Protection, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Witless Protection?
Witless Protection runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Witless Protection released?
Witless Protection was released on February 22, 2008.
Who directed Witless Protection?
Witless Protection was directed by Charles Robert Carner.
More films by Charles Robert Carner Who is in the cast of Witless Protection?
Witless Protection stars Jenny McCarthy and Larry the Cable Guy.
Where can I watch Witless Protection?
In the US, Witless Protection is streaming on Fawesome, Hoopla and Lionsgate+ and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Witless Protection make at the box office?
Witless Protection grossed $4.2 million worldwide.
How is Witless Protection rated?
Witless Protection has 3.4/10 on IMDb and 17 on Metacritic.
Does Witless Protection have a post-credit scene?
No. Witless Protection has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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