One Chance
Seen it?2013 | 103 min | Drama, Comedy, Music
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
This film follows the remarkable and inspirational true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$11 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 42K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Frankel
- James CordenPaul Potts
- Alexandra RoachJulz
- Julie WaltersYvonne
- Colm MeaneyRoland Potts
- Jemima RooperHydrangea
- Mackenzie CrookBraddon
- Trystan GravelleMatthew
- Sion Tudor OwenChoirmaster
- Alex MacqueenDr. Thorpe
- Miriam LuciaSignora Fiorentino