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Mr. Destiny

1990Movie1 h 50 minPG-13

Comedy
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic346.5Rotten Tomatoes35%55%
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic346.5Rotten Tomatoes35%55%

Summary

Larry Burrows is unhappy and feels powerless over his life. He believes his entire life could have turned out differently had he not missed that shot in a baseball game when was a kid.

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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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
James Orr
Written by
Jim Cruickshank, James Orr
Produced by
Jim Cruickshank, James Orr, Susan B. Landau
Music by
David Newman

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Facts

October 12, 1990 · 1 h 50 min · PG-13

Released
October 12, 1990
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Fantasy, Comedy, Science Fiction, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$15 million
Available in
36 countries

Tropes

Temporal Paradox, It's a Wonderful Plot, Fake Better Alternate Timeline

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Mr. Destiny?"

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Where can I stream Mr. Destiny?

Hoopla

In the United States, Mr. Destiny is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 23 other countries.

Is Mr. Destiny worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 6.5, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 35%, and Metacritic 34). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (35).

Is Mr. Destiny okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Mr. Destiny make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Mr. Destiny good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Mr. Destiny a box office flop?

Budget$20 million
Box office$15 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 77% of its budget.