Chances Are (1989): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Chances Are is a 1989 fantasy comedy directed by Emile Ardolino, starring Robert Downey Jr., Cybill Shepherd and Mary Stuart Masterson. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $16.3 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Original Song at the Golden Globes 1990. Critics gave it 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Emile Ardolino
- Original language
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English - Studio
- TriStar Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Chances Are About?
The premise of Chances Are without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following an unexpected death, Louie Jeffries returns as Alex Finch twenty years later, seeking to reconnect with his family. As their lives become intertwined, Alex finds himself drawn to his own daughter, Miranda, and must navigate a complex situation involving reincarnation and long-held secrets. He confronts the love he left behind and the impact of his past choices on his loved ones.
Chances Are Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- older woman younger man relationship
- afterlife
- reincarnation
- love
- death
- angel
- flashback
- heaven
- flash forward
- lovers reunited
- eternal love
- ghost
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- car accident
- title based on song
- changing clothes in car
- undressing
- car
- seduction
- smelling one's armpit
- boxer shorts
- man undresses
- woman wears a bra
- live action
- romantic comedy
- soul
- best friend
- anniversary
- accidental incest
- erased memory
- true love
- incestuous love
- incestuous relationship
- male female relationship
- father daughter incest
- sexual attraction
- sexual tension
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- accident
- traffic accident
- seductive man
- living in a car
- undressing someone
- bare chested male
- male wears underwear
- therapist
- mourning
- hit by a car
- falling down stairs
- memory of previous life
- passionate kiss
Chances Are Cast
Robert Downey Jr. leads the cast, with Cybill Shepherd and Mary Stuart Masterson. Directed by Emile Ardolino; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Emile Ardolino
More from Emile Ardolino
More films directed by Emile Ardolino, best-rated first: Dirty Dancing, 3 Men and a Little Lady, Sister Act and Good Morning, Mr. Orwell.
Chances Are Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Chances Are 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 66% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 65%
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 66% User score
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Chances Are Plot Summary
What happens in Chances Are from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the year 1963, as the world buzzes with dreams and aspirations, Louie is about to embark on a new chapter of his life; he is set to marry his beloved Corinne. However, during the festivities, the best man, Philip, leans in to whisper a secret that shatters the atmosphere—he confesses his love for Corinne. Despite this jarring revelation, Louie remains steadfast, and the wedding proceeds without a hitch.
Full summary
The whole story of Chances Are, scene by scene
Chances Are Box Office
Chances Are grossed $16.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$16.3M
- US & Canada
- $16.3M
Chances Are Awards & Nominations
Chances Are earned 1 award nomination, including Best Original Song at the Golden Globes 1990.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 1990 1 nomination- Nominated Best Original Song
Chances Are Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Chances Are ≣ 1989 ≣ Trailer
How Well Do You Know Chances Are?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
In which year does Louie and Corinne's wedding take place?
Cars in Chances Are
7 cars on screen, including the 1971 Dodge Dart Swinger and the 1963 Volkswagen Convertible Typ 1.
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1971 Dodge Dart Swinger Important role -
1963 Volkswagen Convertible Typ 1 Important role -
1962 Pontiac Tempest Minor role -
1987 SAAB 900 Minor role
Chances Are Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “O Céu Se Enganou” and “천사의 선택”.
- Also known as
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- O Céu Se Enganou
- 천사의 선택
- Ein himmlischer Liebhaber
- Uno strano caso
- Le ciel s'est trompé
- El cielo se equivocó
- Εραστές από παλιά
- Como o Céu Se Enganou
- 알렉스 두 번 죽다
- Шансы есть
- Az ég is tévedhet
- Je naděje
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- I sjunde himlen
- 回到阴阳界
- ワン・モア・タイム
- O nouă șansă
- Wszystko jest możliwe
- Sil Baştan
- Naděje umírá poslední
- Има вероятност
- Druga šansa
- Ni šans
- Шанси є
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Chances Are FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Chances Are, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Chances Are?
Chances Are runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Chances Are released?
Chances Are was released on March 10, 1989.
Who directed Chances Are?
Chances Are was directed by Emile Ardolino.
More films by Emile Ardolino Who is in the cast of Chances Are?
Chances Are stars Robert Downey Jr., Cybill Shepherd and Mary Stuart Masterson, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Chances Are make at the box office?
Chances Are grossed $16.3 million worldwide.
How is Chances Are rated?
Chances Are has 66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Was Chances Are nominated for any awards?
Chances Are received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Chances Are have a post-credit scene?
No. Chances Are has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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