Anita Takes a Chance (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2001, Anita Takes a Chance is a comedy film directed by Ventura Pons, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Fifty-something widow Anita loses her lifetime dream job as a cinema attendant when the new owner wants to tear down the old theater and build a trendy multiplex in its stead. Depressed at first, Anita finds comfort in watching the shirtless hunks on the theater's construction site. She befriends a married excavator operator, Antonio, and the two start their secret candlelit trysts in the site's office cabin. But soon Anita learns that excavators are only needed in the early phase of a construction project...
Who’s in it. Anita Takes a Chance stars Rosa María Sardà as Anita, Isak Férriz as Dependent, Jade Pradas and Jose Coronado as Antonio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Anita Takes a Chance has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Anita Takes a Chance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Anita Takes a Chance tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Anita Takes a Chance (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Anita Takes a Chance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Anita Takes a Chance worth watching?
- Anita Takes a Chance holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Anita Takes a Chance?
- Anita Takes a Chance stars Rosa María Sardà, Isak Férriz, Jade Pradas, Jose Coronado and María Barranco.
- When was Anita Takes a Chance released?
- Anita Takes a Chance was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.