Where can I watch Chances Are (1989)?

In US, Chances Are 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 Chances Are worth watching?

Chances Are holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Chances Are?

Chances Are stars Cybill Shepherd, Robert Downey Jr., Ryan O'Neal, Mary Stuart Masterson and Christopher McDonald.

When was Chances Are released?

Chances Are was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.

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Chances Are (1989): cast, story & where to watch

1989 · Film · ★ 6.7

Released in 1989, Chances Are is a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by Emile Ardolino, running about 108 minutes. “Alex has a lifetime full of wonderful memories. Unfortunately, they're not his.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Louie Jeffries is happily married to Corinne. On their first anniversary, Louie is killed crossing the road. Louie is reincarnated as Alex Finch, and twenty years later, fate brings Alex and Louie's daughter, Miranda, together. It's not until Alex is invited to Louie's home that he begins to remember his former life, wife and best friend. Of course, there's also the problem that he's attracted to Louie's/his own daughter.

Who’s in it. Chances Are stars Cybill Shepherd as Corinne Jeffries, Robert Downey Jr. as Alex Finch, Ryan O'Neal as Philip Train and Mary Stuart Masterson as Miranda Jeffries, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Chances Are has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.3M 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 Chances Are page.

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

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Chances Are (1989)?: In US, Chances Are 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 Chances Are worth watching?: Chances Are holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Chances Are?: Chances Are stars Cybill Shepherd, Robert Downey Jr., Ryan O'Neal, Mary Stuart Masterson and Christopher McDonald.
When was Chances Are released?: Chances Are was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.