Half a Chance fingerprintHigh energy, light on feelings.
Fast-paced and thrilling
Fast from start to finish.
Hopeful
Some situational comedy and slapstick
Not a comedy at heart.
Everyday modern life and crime
Solid, not remarkable
Functional look and sound
Fast-paced and thrilling
Fast from start to finish.
Half a Chance is fast-paced and thrilling.
Some situational comedy and slapstick
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some situational comedy and slapstick.
Everyday modern life and crime
Its world is built around everyday modern life and crime.
Solid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
Functional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
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Half a Chance is included with a subscription to Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
Content advisories: violence and strong language.
1 h 50 min
Half a Chance runs 1 h 50 min.
It was made in French. Produced in France.
GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Half a Chance in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for Half a Chance, including Just Got Out of Jail, Deathbed Confession, Sticky Fingers.
5.8
