Chance of a Lifetime (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1998, Chance of a Lifetime is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Deborah Reinisch, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Irreverent freelance investigative reporter Tom Maguire hits rock bottom when bigot editor in chief Ivan refuses to print his pieces anymore and his bad back most be operated, but his health insurance just expired. Sympathetic editor Irene Dunbar, feeling guilty she didn't save his job, volunteers for a fake marriage so he can use her insurance. The 'happy couple' in now constantly beleaguered by her mother and an insurance inspector, while each has his own affairs, but the co-habitation also seems to generate meaningful affection.
Who’s in it. Chance of a Lifetime stars Stan Ivar as Ivan, John Ritter as Tom Maguire, Katey Sagal as Irene Dunbar and Kim Delgado as Lou, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Chance of a Lifetime sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chance of a Lifetime page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chance of a Lifetime tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chance of a Lifetime (1998)?
- In GB, Chance of a Lifetime is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chance of a Lifetime worth watching?
- Chance of a Lifetime holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Chance of a Lifetime?
- Chance of a Lifetime stars Stan Ivar, John Ritter, Katey Sagal, Kim Delgado and David Naughton.
- When was Chance of a Lifetime released?
- Chance of a Lifetime was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.