Take a Chance (1918): cast, story & where to watch
1918 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1918, Take a Chance is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Alfred J. Goulding, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. It's a classic boy-meets-girl story, boy-loses-girl, boy gets mistaken for an escaped convict and ruthlessly chased by armies of cops across the countryside in a thrill-packed stunt-addled climax.
Who’s in it. Take a Chance stars Harold Lloyd as The Sport, Bebe Daniels as The Hired Girl, Harry 'Snub' Pollard as Simplex Joe and William Blaisdell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Take a Chance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Take a Chance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Take a Chance tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Take a Chance (1918)?
- In US, Take a Chance is available to stream on Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Take a Chance worth watching?
- Take a Chance holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Take a Chance?
- Take a Chance stars Harold Lloyd, Bebe Daniels, Harry 'Snub' Pollard, William Blaisdell and Sammy Brooks.