Taking Chance (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2009, Taking Chance is a drama, war, tv movie and history film directed by Ross Katz, running about 77 minutes. “When one falls, another brings him home.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, a volunteer military escort accompanies the body of Lance Cpl. Chance Phelps to his hometown in Wyoming.
Who’s in it. Taking Chance stars Kevin Bacon as LtCol Mike Strobl, Tom Aldredge as Charlie Fitts, Nicholas Art as Nate Strobl and Blanche Baker as Chris Phelps, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Taking Chance has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Taking Chance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Taking Chance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Taking Chance (2009)?
- In US, Taking Chance is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Taking Chance worth watching?
- Taking Chance holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, tv movie and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Taking Chance?
- Taking Chance stars Kevin Bacon, Tom Aldredge, Nicholas Art, Blanche Baker and Guy Boyd.
- When was Taking Chance released?
- Taking Chance was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.