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Taking Chance

2009Movie1 h 17 minNR

Drama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes57%83%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and a real life story, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

When one falls, another brings him home.

Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, a volunteer military escort accompanies the body of Lance Cpl. Chance Phelps to his hometown in Wyoming.

Feels like

  • Military Drama
  • Biographical
  • Somber & Respectful
  • Emotional Journey
  • American War Aftermath
  • Duty & Sacrifice
  • Solemn Road Trip
  • Character Study
  • Patriotic
  • Reflection

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Ross Katz
Written by
Ross Katz, Michael Strobl
Produced by
Lori Keith Douglas
Music by
Marcelo Zarvos

Everyone

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Facts

September 21, 2009 · 1 h 17 min · NR

Released
September 21, 2009
Runtime
1 h 17 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, War, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
91 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Insistent Terminology, Obstructive Bureaucrat, The Quest +9

  • Insistent Terminology
  • Obstructive Bureaucrat
  • The Quest
  • Based on a True Story
  • Death Notification
  • Due to the Dead
  • Survivor Guilt
  • Title Drop
  • Commonality Connection
  • Product Placement
  • Personal Effects Reveal
  • Quit Your Whining

12 of 21 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Taking Chance?"

Questions about Taking Chance

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Where can I stream Taking Chance?

HBO Max

In the United States, Taking Chance streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 89 other countries.

Is Taking Chance worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 57%). Audiences rate it higher (79 out of 100) than critics (57).

Is Taking Chance plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Taking Chance use?

Insistent TerminologyObstructive BureaucratThe QuestBased on a True StoryDeath NotificationDue to the DeadSurvivor GuiltTitle DropCommonality ConnectionProduct PlacementPersonal Effects RevealQuit Your Whiningand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Insistent Terminology, Obstructive Bureaucrat, and The Quest.