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It Could Happen to You

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Charlie Lang (Nicolas Cage) is a simple, kindhearted New York City cop. When he realizes he has no money to tip waitress Yvonne Biasi (Bridget Fonda), Lang offers her half the winnings of his lottery ticket. Amazingly, the ticket happens to be a winner, in the sum of $4 million. True to his word, Lang proceeds to share the prize money with Biasi, which infuriates his greedy wife, Muriel (Rosie Perez). Not content with the arrangement, Muriel begins scheming to take all the money.
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Brian Lowry Variety Bergman...really brings home the homage to Capra with the pic's warm, bordering-on-irresistible finale. Sep 18, 2008 Full Review Geoff Andrew Time Out Perez has a field day as Muriel, injecting a welcome note of good old-fashioned greed into what is otherwise a relentlessly edifying story. Jun 24, 2006 Full Review Peter Travers Rolling Stone Sweetness is fine as far as it goes, but this oddball romance could have used a twist of lemon. May 12, 2001 Full Review Matt Pais MattPais.com The idea of doing what’s right has rarely been delivered with as much twinkly hopefulness or underlying frankness. Jul 29, 2024 Full Review Christie Cronan Common Sense Media But despite some uneven supporting character portrayals, It Could Happen to You delivers on pacing, laughs, and feel-good moments. Mar 15, 2024 Full Review Quentin Crisp Christopher Street The whole film is charmingly, if not realistically, acted by Mr. Cage, who, in loving memory of Mr. Capra, succeeds in looking exactly like Mr. Stewart. Only the high, cracked voice is lacking. Apr 4, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Narciso R Perfect, great chemistry between all of the actors. Fonda was so perfect. NRJ. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/26/24 Full Review Geke g Truly amazing project and film Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/12/24 Full Review Munkhchimeg T Very warm and sweet movie. Time goes so fast while watching. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/27/24 Full Review Audience Member I just loved the innocence and Italian look of Bridgett Fonda. Beautiful face. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/08/24 Full Review Ava V Amazing movie! Definitely watch! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/13/24 Full Review robert c A very heartwarming story. The way the world should be Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/25/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Charlie Lang (Nicolas Cage) is a simple, kindhearted New York City cop. When he realizes he has no money to tip waitress Yvonne Biasi (Bridget Fonda), Lang offers her half the winnings of his lottery ticket. Amazingly, the ticket happens to be a winner, in the sum of $4 million. True to his word, Lang proceeds to share the prize money with Biasi, which infuriates his greedy wife, Muriel (Rosie Perez). Not content with the arrangement, Muriel begins scheming to take all the money.
Director
Andrew Bergman
Producer
Mike Lobell
Screenwriter
Jane Anderson
Production Co
TriStar Pictures
Rating
PG
Genre
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 15, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$37.8M
Runtime
1h 37m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
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