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Chances Are

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1989 | 108 min | Fantasy, Comedy, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office, 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 romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Ghost or Good Fortune, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    67% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 Golden Globe.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $16 million worldwide on a $16 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 148K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Emile Ardolino

  • Cybill ShepherdCorinne Jeffries
  • Robert Downey Jr.Alex Finch
  • Ryan O'NealPhilip Train
  • Mary Stuart MastersonMiranda Jeffries
  • Christopher McDonaldLouie Jeffries
  • Josef SommerJudge Fenwick
  • Joe GrifasiOmar
  • Henderson ForsytheBen Bradlee
  • Susan RuttanWoman in the Bookstore
  • Lester LaninConductor