Mr. Destiny

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Mr. Destiny

PG-13

Released Oct 12, 1990

1h 51m

Fantasy

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Although Larry (James Belushi) has a comfortable middle-class life -- married to his teenage sweetheart (Linda Hamilton) and in an executive position at a sporting goods firm -- it still rankles him that he struck out in the last at-bat of his high school baseball championship. When he stumbles into an unfamiliar bar on his 35th birthday, the bartender (Michael Caine) fixes Larry a special cocktail that sends him back to that pivotal moment, allowing him the life he thought he wanted.

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: D

Sep 7, 2011

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

The movie is a slow march through foregone conclusions, and its curious passivity is underscored, if that is the word, by the quietest soundtrack I can remember.

Rated: 2/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Entertainment Weekly

Rated: D

Oct 12, 1990

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

A film without a purpose, or a destination. [Full review in Spanish]

Oct 26, 2022

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Fred Topel

Showbiz Cheat Sheet

A fun, sweet movie about learning to appreciate what you have when the grass isn't actually greener on the other side.

Oct 12, 2020

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Chuck O'Leary

Fantastica Daily

A bland comic fantasy.

Rated: 2/5

Oct 8, 2005

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Octavio L

Fun until he continues to yearn for his old life. He completely ignores his kids and beautiful wife to chase after the life he hated previously. A total betrayal to himself. It’s like winning the lottery and complaining that you miss being broke.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/03/25

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Rosana B

Um filme deliciosamente maravilhoso, aquele filme de viagem no tempo que sempre nos remete ao "Efeito borboleta" e "Feitiço do tempo", que sempre me ganham pelo carisma e pela criatividade por imaginar o que poderia ter sido se não fossem os "se" da vida, muito cativante e agradável. James Belushi está incrível, meio atrapalhado, meio ingênuo, meio abobado e honesto. Maratonando os filmes dos anos 90 apaixonada e torcendo por mais filmes assim leves e divertidos...

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/29/24

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Kevin F

Underrated spin on Its a Wonderful Life. Jim Belushi and an excellent cast make for a nice trip through a classic story.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/23/24

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Audience Member

One of my favorite inspirational movies. It's definitely worth watching to reevalue one's life choices. My favorite movie of all-time is, It's A Wonderful Life, so it really resonates with me.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/02/23

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Ben B

This movie resonates with anyone who has regrets in their life.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/06/23

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Audience Member

Sure, it probably wouldn't exist if It's a Wonderful Life didn't but Mr. Destiny is a pretty under-rated movie. It's pretty likable and James Belushi is in good form. I also really love the under-rated K-9 as well. Maybe I just like Belushi more than critics do.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Synopsis

Although Larry (James Belushi) has a comfortable middle-class life -- married to his teenage sweetheart (Linda Hamilton) and in an executive position at a sporting goods firm -- it still rankles him that he struck out in the last at-bat of his high school baseball championship. When he stumbles into an unfamiliar bar on his 35th birthday, the bartender (Michael Caine) fixes Larry a special cocktail that sends him back to that pivotal moment, allowing him the life he thought he wanted.

Director: James Orr
Producer: Jim Cruickshank, James Orr
Screenwriter: James Orr, Jim Cruickshank
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners IV, Laurence Mark Productions
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 12, 1990, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 18, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $15.4M
Runtime: 1h 51m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo, Dolby A

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