Chances Are(1989)
Alex has a lifetime full of wonderful memories. Unfortunately, they're not his.
Chances Are Synopsis
Louie Jeffries is happily married to Corinne. On their first anniversary, Louie is killed crossing the road. Louie is reincarnated as Alex Finch, and twenty years later, fate brings Alex and Louie's daughter, Miranda, together. It's not until Alex is invited to Louie's home that he begins to remember his former life, wife and best friend. Of course, there's also the problem that he's attracted to Louie's/his own daughter.
Chances Are (1989) is a fantasy, comedy and romance film directed by Emile Ardolino, released on March 10, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Cybill Shepherd, Robert Downey Jr., Ryan O'Neal and Mary Stuart Masterson. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 287 ratings.
- Director:
- Emile Ardolino
- Writers:
- Randy Howze, Perry Howze
- Producers:
- Mike Lobell
- Cinematographer:
- William A. Fraker
- Composer:
- Maurice Jarre
- Production:
- TriStar Pictures
- Budget:
- $16,000,000
- Revenue:
- $16,300,000
- Status:
- Released
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Chances Are Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cybill Shepherd
as Corinne Jeffries
Robert Downey Jr.
as Alex Finch
Ryan O'Neal
as Philip Train
Mary Stuart Masterson
as Miranda Jeffries
Christopher McDonald
as Louie Jeffries
Josef Sommer
as Judge Fenwick
Joe Grifasi
as Omar
Henderson Forsythe
as Ben Bradlee
Susan Ruttan
as Woman in the Bookstore
- Lester Lanin
Lester Lanin
as Conductor
Richard DeAngelis
as Hot Dog Vendor
James Noble
as Dr. Bailey
Key crew
Directed by Emile Ardolino, written by Randy Howze and Perry Howze, produced by Mike Lobell.
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Chances Are Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 287 ratings.
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Chances Are – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Chances Are online?
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Chances Are (1989) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Chances Are?
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The main cast of Chances Are (1989) includes Cybill Shepherd, Robert Downey Jr., Ryan O'Neal, Mary Stuart Masterson and Christopher McDonald. The film was directed by Emile Ardolino. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Chances Are released?
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Chances Are was released on March 10, 1989 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Chances Are worth watching?
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Chances Are (1989) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 287 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Chances Are?
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