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The Curiosity of Chance

2006Movie1 h 35 min

ComedyDrama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–61%

A nostalgic, hopeful comedy movie about growing up and history.

Good for friends night · teens · comfort watch

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Story

The only way he could fit in was to stand out.

It’s the ‘80s once again, new wave angst and genderbending fashion are all the rage, but new kid at school, Chance Marquis, is trying to find new ways to stand out. Being an odd and somewhat awkward teenager makes him the target of the school bully. To deal with this dilemma, Chance turns to the opposite ends of the high school spectrum for help. On one side is the flamboyant drag queen and at the other, the varsity jock, Levi Sparks with whom Chance develops a unique friendship.

Feels like

  • Stylized 80s Coming-of-Age
  • Queer Identity Exploration
  • New Wave Aesthetic
  • Campy High School Drama
  • Unlikely Friendships
  • Retro Fashion Focus
  • Bullying and Resilience
  • Indie Film Charm

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Russell P. Marleau
Written by
Russell P. Marleau
Produced by
Lisa Schahet
Music by
Cathy Duncan

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Facts

October 21, 2006 · 1 h 35 min · Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content

Released
October 21, 2006
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Belgium, United States
Available in
25 countries

Tropes

Everyone Calls Him "Barkeep", Open-Minded Parent, Missing Mom +1

  • Everyone Calls Him "Barkeep"
  • Open-Minded Parent
  • Missing Mom
  • Unreliable Narrator

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Curiosity of Chance?"

Questions about The Curiosity of Chance

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Where can I stream The Curiosity of Chance?

It streams in 21 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Curiosity of Chance worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.5).

Will The Curiosity of Chance make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (5 of 10) and satire (5 of 10).

Is The Curiosity of Chance plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (6 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.