Chaos Theory (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 2007, Chaos Theory is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Marcos Siega, running about 87 minutes. “This man will bring order to the universe...or not.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Frank Allen, a professional speaker who lectures on time management has a perfectly ordered and scheduled life, down to the minute. When his wife sets his clock forward 10 minutes as a joke, his day is thrown off. Deciding that his strictly ordered life has done him little good, he begins to make multiple choice index cards, choosing one at random and doing what is written on the card.

Who’s in it. Chaos Theory stars Ryan Reynolds as Frank Allen, Emily Mortimer as Susan Allen, Stuart Townsend as Buddy Endrow and Sarah Chalke as Paula Crowe, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Chaos Theory has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $240.5K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Chaos Theory page.

If you liked it. Fans of Chaos Theory tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Chaos Theory (2007)?
In US, Chaos Theory is available to 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 Chaos Theory worth watching?
Chaos Theory holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Chaos Theory?
Chaos Theory stars Ryan Reynolds, Emily Mortimer, Stuart Townsend, Sarah Chalke and Mike Erwin.
When was Chaos Theory released?
Chaos Theory was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.