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Chances Are

1989·Movie
1h 48min·PG
64
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Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Alex has a lifetime full of wonderful memories. Unfortunately, they're not his.

Louie Jeffries is happily married to Corinne. On their first anniversary, Louie is killed crossing the road. Louie is reincarnated as Alex Finch, and twenty years later, fate brings Alex and Louie's daughter, Miranda, together. It's not until Alex is invited to Louie's home that he begins to remember his former life, wife and best friend. Of course, there's also the problem that he's attracted to Louie's/his own daughter.
Romantic Comedy DramaReincarnationStar-Crossed LoversFamily SecretsGuilt and ForgivenessSecond Chance RomanceQuirky PremiseEmotional Storytelling

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Chances Are

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Where can I stream Chances Are legally?

Chances Are is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. 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 Chances Are worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Chances Are rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Chances Are?

1 h 48 min

Chances Are runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Chances Are?

Critics65
Audiences64

Yes. Critics average 65 and audiences 64 out of 100, so both groups see Chances Are much the same way.

Was Chances Are a box office hit?

Budget$16 million
Box office$16 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $16 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 1.0 times its budget.

What language is Chances Are in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Chances Are?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Chances Are in 65 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Chances Are use?

Reincarnation FriendshipUnfinished BusinessDogged Nice GuyFluffy Cloud HeavenNot Blood SiblingsParental SubstituteUnfeeling HeavensBookendsAbsurdly Youthful MotherPast-Life MemoriesReincarnated as the Opposite SexReincarnation Romanceand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Chances Are, including Reincarnation Friendship, Unfinished Business, Dogged Nice Guy.