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A Second Chance (2014): Cast & Box Office

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A Second Chance is a 2014 drama thriller directed by Susanne Bier, starring Nikolaj Coster Waldau as Andreas, Ulrich Thomsen and Nikolaj Lie Kaas. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $12.5 million worldwide.

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A Second Chance (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Director
Susanne Bier
Genres
Thriller , Drama
Original language
Danish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Second Chance About?

The premise of A Second Chance without spoilers.

Detectives and best friends Andreas and Simon have contrasting lives; Andreas is happily married with a son, while Simon struggles with divorce and frequenting strip clubs. Their routine is disrupted when a call leads them to a domestic dispute involving a couple entangled in drugs and violence. The situation appears typical until Andreas discovers a baby crying in a closet, challenging his sense of justice and exposing his vulnerability. As Andreas’s composure unravels, it falls to the unpredictable Simon to restore balance and navigate the complexities of right and wrong.

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Cast & crew

A Second Chance Cast & Characters

Nikolaj Coster Waldau leads the cast as Andreas, with Ulrich Thomsen as Simon and Nikolaj Lie Kaas as Tristan. Directed by Susanne Bier; 18 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Susanne Bier

More films directed by Susanne Bier, best-rated first: After the Wedding, Open Hearts, Brothers and In a Better World.

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Box office

A Second Chance Box Office

A Second Chance grossed $12.5 million worldwide.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$12.5M

International
$12.5M
Cars

Cars in A Second Chance

9 cars on screen, including the 2015 Mitsubishi Montero Sport and the Mitsubishi Strada.

All 9 cars
  • 2015 Mitsubishi Montero Sport in A Second Chance 2015 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Important role
  • Mitsubishi Strada in A Second Chance Mitsubishi Strada Important role
  • Honda Civic in A Second Chance Honda Civic Minor role
  • Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W210 in A Second Chance Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W210 Minor role
Details

A Second Chance Also Known As

22 alternative titles, including “2-й шанс” and “En sjanse til”.

Also known as
  • 2-й шанс
  • En sjanse til
  • En chans till
  • Segunda Chance
  • Zweite Chance
  • Второй шанс
  • En andra chans
  • Η Δεύτερη Αλήθεια
  • Una segunda oportunidad
  • A doua șansă
  • Toinen mahdollisuus
  • Druhá šance
+10 more
  • הזדמנות נוספת
  • 真夜中のゆりかご
  • 세컨 찬스
  • İkinci Bir Şans
  • En Chance Til
  • 第二次机会
  • Második esély
  • Втори шанс
  • Druga szansa
  • Другий шанс

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FAQ

A Second Chance FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of A Second Chance, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Second Chance?

A Second Chance runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was A Second Chance released?

A Second Chance was released on September 8, 2014.

Who directed A Second Chance?

A Second Chance was directed by Susanne Bier.

More films by Susanne Bier

Who is in the cast of A Second Chance?

A Second Chance stars Nikolaj Coster Waldau as Andreas, Ulrich Thomsen as Simon and Nikolaj Lie Kaas as Tristan, among 18 credited actors.

How much did A Second Chance make at the box office?

A Second Chance grossed $12.5 million worldwide.

Does A Second Chance have a post-credit scene?

No. A Second Chance has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A Second Chance in?

The original language of A Second Chance is Danish.

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