Second Time Around (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2002, Second Time Around is a fantasy, drama, romance and science fiction film directed by Jeffrey Lau, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man goes to Las Vegas with his best friend to prove he can win big bucks. When he loses all of the money, he and his friend get help from a young woman who tells the man the story of some special stones that are part of a legend involving time travel and parallel universes. When the trio get in a car accident, the young gambler is the only survivor. Pursued by a female detective, the two accidentally end up back in time on Christmas Day, where the gambler decides to make the wrong things right, and he also ends up falling in love with the detective.
Who’s in it. Second Time Around stars Andrew Robertson, Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin as Ren Lee, Cecilia Cheung as Tina Chow and Ke Huy Quan as Sing Wong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Second Time Around has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Second Time Around page.
If you liked it. Fans of Second Time Around tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Second Time Around (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Second Time Around change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Second Time Around worth watching?
- Second Time Around holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Second Time Around?
- Second Time Around stars Andrew Robertson, Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin, Cecilia Cheung, Ke Huy Quan and Annamaria Ambera.
- When was Second Time Around released?
- Second Time Around was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.