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Chances Are

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A man's love for his pregnant wife, Corinne Jeffries (Cybill Shepherd), is interrupted when a car accident sends him to heaven. He is reincarnated, however, and two decades later he is a writer named Alex Finch (Robert Downey Jr.). But when Alex starts dating Miranda Jeffries (Mary Stuart Masterson) -- his all-grown-up daughter from his previous life -- he remembers his love for Corinne. This spells trouble for his past-life best friend, Philip Train (Ryan O'Neal), who is now pursuing Corinne.
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Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader 02/27/2008
A lot of fun. Go to Full Review Variety Staff Variety 02/27/2008
A potentially charming premise yields only a handful of chuckles. Go to Full Review Trevor Johnston Time Out 06/24/2006
This went direct to video in Britain, but as latter-day Hollywood romantic comedies go, it has a bit more style than you might expect. Go to Full Review Kristin Battestella InSession Film 04/19/2024
Instead of focusing on the fantastical bells and whistles, the romantic farce here remains charming thanks to the focused humor, ensemble interplay, mature dialogue, and sophisticated chemistry. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 02/17/2024
2.5/4
...a fairly unique premise that’s employed to watchable yet consistently erratic effect by Ardolino... Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 08/09/2023
5/10
Although it's a romantic comedy, its so over-the-top, implausible, and routinely uncomfortable in its sexual concepts that it’s somewhat difficult to enjoy. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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thiago S @Thiagostone Apr 26 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Krista T @RT92077323 Nov 24 Filmed in 80s Washington DC, showing all the monuments and landmarks. Great acting, Robert Downey Jr is LOL funny and Cybill Shepard breathtakingly gorgeous. See more babarizam D @RT59932316 05/23/2025 Damn, this movie is terrible See more M R @RT95901422 01/20/2025 This is a very charming film with wonderful performances through and through. Rating: 7.5/10 See more Deags 1 @RT23419984 11/19/2024 It's the best love story ever. See more heidi h @RT90454943 09/18/2024 Just ew… it started out interesting but was a little weird with the friend but honestly when he was hitting on his daughter ew just so gross See more Read all reviews
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Emile Ardolino

Director

Cybill Shepherd

Corinne Jeffries

Robert Downey Jr.

Alex Finch

Ryan O'Neal

Philip Train

Mary Stuart Masterson

Miranda Jeffries

Christopher McDonald

Louie Jeffries

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Synopsis A man's love for his pregnant wife, Corinne Jeffries (Cybill Shepherd), is interrupted when a car accident sends him to heaven. He is reincarnated, however, and two decades later he is a writer named Alex Finch (Robert Downey Jr.). But when Alex starts dating Miranda Jeffries (Mary Stuart Masterson) -- his all-grown-up daughter from his previous life -- he remembers his love for Corinne. This spells trouble for his past-life best friend, Philip Train (Ryan O'Neal), who is now pursuing Corinne.
Director
Emile Ardolino
Producer
Mike Lobell
Screenwriter
Randy Howze, Perry Howze
Distributor
TriStar Pictures
Production Co
TriStar Pictures
Rating
PG
Genre
Romance, Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 10, 1989, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 1, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA)
$15.7M
Runtime
1h 48m
Sound Mix
Surround