A second Chance (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.1

Released in 2001, A second Chance is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Fernando Sariñana, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Julia and Moises fell in love and got married when they were young, idealistic, and passionate; now in their 30s, their marriage has cooled and their lives have sunken into the mediocrity they had sought to avoid. This realization inspires a quest to regain the lost dreams of their youth, which is complicated when a handsome student begins to pursue Julia. She begins an affair with the fiery young activist that may just put the excitement back into her marriage. This is a funny and insightful exploration of the intricacies of relationships, love, and idealism, and Jesus Ochoa as Moises turns in a stellar performance.
Who’s in it. A second Chance stars Lisa Owen as Julia, Jorge Poza as Ricardo, Ximena Sariñana as Ximena and Fabiana Perzabal as Luisa, Julia's sister, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, A second Chance has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and ViX Premium Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A second Chance page.
If you liked it. Fans of A second Chance tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A second Chance (2001)?
- In US, A second Chance is available to stream on YouTube TV and ViX Premium Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A second Chance worth watching?
- A second Chance holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A second Chance?
- A second Chance stars Lisa Owen, Jorge Poza, Ximena Sariñana, Fabiana Perzabal and Jesús Ochoa.
- When was A second Chance released?
- A second Chance was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.