Ruthless People

In this 1986 comedy directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker, a wealthy and unscrupulous businessman, played by Danny DeVito, finds himself in a bizarre predicament when his wife, portrayed by Bette Midler, is kidnapped by a couple seeking revenge. However, the plan goes hilariously awry as the kidnappers discover that the husband has no intention of paying the ransom. The film also stars Judge Reinhold and Helen Slater, adding to the ensemble’s comedic dynamic. Interestingly, the movie can be viewed for free on Soap2day.