One Chance (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2013, One Chance is a comedy, drama and music film directed by David Frankel, running about 103 minutes. “The incredible true story of an underdog who never gave up.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This film follows the remarkable and inspirational true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night.
Who’s in it. One Chance stars James Corden as Paul Potts, Alexandra Roach as Julz, Julie Walters as Yvonne and Colm Meaney as Roland Potts, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, One Chance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 One Chance page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Chance tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One Chance (2013)?
- In US, One Chance is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 One Chance worth watching?
- One Chance holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in One Chance?
- One Chance stars James Corden, Alexandra Roach, Julie Walters, Colm Meaney and Jemima Rooper.
- When was One Chance released?
- One Chance was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.