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Mr. Destiny

1990·Movie
1h 50min·PG-13
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic346.5Rotten Tomatoes35%55%
IMDb6.5Metacritic346.5Rotten Tomatoes35%55%

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Big heart, funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Family, fantasy, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

Larry Burrows Wished For It All... Until All That He Wished For Came True!

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. One night he meets this mysterious man, who could change his fate by offering him that alternative life he always dreamed of. But as Burrows embarks on this journey of self discovery he realises that even this new life has its problems and drawbacks..
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Crew

Directed by:
James Orr
Written by:
Jim Cruickshank, James Orr
Produced by:
Risa Bramon Garcia, Jim Cruickshank, Laurence Mark
Composed by:
David Newman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Mr. Destiny

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mr. Destiny legally?

Hoopla

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mr. Destiny worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 35%, and Metacritic 34). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mr. Destiny rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Mr. Destiny?

1 h 50 min

Mr. Destiny runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mr. Destiny?

Critics35
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate Mr. Destiny higher (62) than critics (35). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Mr. Destiny a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$15 million

No. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 77% of its budget.

What language is Mr. Destiny in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Mr. Destiny?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mr. Destiny in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mr. Destiny use?

Temporal ParadoxIt's a Wonderful PlotFake Better Alternate Timeline

TV Tropes lists 3 storytelling tropes for Mr. Destiny, including Temporal Paradox, It's a Wonderful Plot, Fake Better Alternate Timeline.