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It Could Happen to You

1994Movie1 h 41 minPG

ComedyDrama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic647.6Rotten Tomatoes75%55%

A deeply romantic, uplifting comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

A cop. A waitress. A lottery ticket.

Charlie Lang is a simple, kindhearted New York City cop. When he realizes he has no money to tip waitress Yvonne Biasi, Lang offers her half the winnings of his lottery ticket. Amazingly, the ticket happens to be a winner, in the sum of $4 million. True to his word, Lang proceeds to share the prize money with Biasi, which infuriates his greedy wife, Muriel. Not content with the arrangement, Muriel begins scheming to take all the money.

Feels like

  • Feel-Good Romantic Comedy
  • Kindness and Generosity
  • Lottery Dream Fulfillment
  • Innocent Charm
  • Classic 90s
  • Heartwarming
  • New York City Setting
  • Simple Story
  • Optimistic

Cast

24 of 36

Crew

Directed by
Andrew Bergman
Written by
Jane Anderson
Produced by
Mike Lobell
Music by
Carter Burwell, Joe Mulherin

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 16, 1994 · 1 h 41 min · PG

Released
July 16, 1994
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$38 million
Available in
90 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Unexpected Virgin, Rags to Riches, Asian Store-Owner +9

  • Unexpected Virgin
  • Rags to Riches
  • Asian Store-Owner
  • Out-of-Character Alert
  • Con Man
  • Character Narrator
  • Dead Sparks
  • Very Loosely Based on a True Story
  • Earn Your Happy Ending
  • Standard Female Grab Area
  • Only a Flesh Wound
  • Nice Job Fixing It, Villain!

12 of 36 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream It Could Happen to You?"

Questions about It Could Happen to You

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream It Could Happen to You?

fuboTVPhiloStarzSony Pictures Core

In the United States, It Could Happen to You streams on fuboTV, Philo, Starz, and Sony Pictures Core. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 45 other countries.

Is It Could Happen to You worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 64).

Is It Could Happen to You okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is It Could Happen to You good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will It Could Happen to You make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

What tropes does It Could Happen to You use?

Unexpected VirginRags to RichesAsian Store-OwnerOut-of-Character AlertCon ManCharacter NarratorDead SparksVery Loosely Based on a True StoryEarn Your Happy EndingStandard Female Grab AreaOnly a Flesh WoundNice Job Fixing It, Villain!and 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 tropes for it, including Unexpected Virgin, Rags to Riches, and Asian Store-Owner.