Half a Chance (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1998, Half a Chance is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by Patrice Leconte, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Alice Tomaso gets out of jail, and goes looking for Léo and Julien, one of whom, it appears, is her father. On the way, she steals the wrong car - one belonging to the Russian mafia, and arrives at her destination with a gang of thugs out looking for her and the car.
Who’s in it. Half a Chance stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as Léo Brassac, Alain Delon as Julien Vignal, Vanessa Paradis as Alice Tomaso and Michel Aumont as Ledoyen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Half a Chance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Half a Chance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Half a Chance tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Half a Chance (1998)?
- In US, Half a Chance is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Half a Chance worth watching?
- Half a Chance holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Half a Chance?
- Half a Chance stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Alain Delon, Vanessa Paradis, Michel Aumont and Eric Defosse.
- When was Half a Chance released?
- Half a Chance was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.