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A Simple Twist of Fate

1994·Movie
1h 46min·PG-13
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Deeply moving and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Catharsis9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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A twist of fate brought them something wonderful... Each other!

When Michael McCann is thrown over by the woman he loves, he becomes something of a misanthrope and a miser, spending all of his spare money on collectible gold coins. Living in the same town is an affluent family with two sons: John and Tanny. Tanny's a wild boy, whom John cannot control, and one night he breaks into McCann's house, and steals the gold and disappears, which nearly confirms McCann's distrust of mankind. But then, a mysterious young woman dies in the snow outside McCann's house, and her small daughter makes her way to McCann's house and into McCann's life and heart.
Heartwarming DramaFamily DynamicsSmall Town LifeRedemptionContemporary RealismPathosCharacter StudyEmotionalHopeful

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream A Simple Twist of Fate legally?

A Simple Twist of Fate 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 Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Simple Twist of Fate worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 48%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Simple Twist of Fate rated?

PG-13

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

How long is A Simple Twist of Fate?

1 h 46 min

A Simple Twist of Fate runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Simple Twist of Fate?

Critics48
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate A Simple Twist of Fate higher (60) than critics (48). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is A Simple Twist of Fate in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Simple Twist of Fate?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Simple Twist of Fate in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.