Mr. Destiny (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.2

Released in 1990, Mr. Destiny is a comedy, fantasy, romance and science fiction film directed by James Orr, running about 110 minutes. “Larry Burrows Wished For It All... Until All That He Wished For Came True!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Larry Burrows is unhappy and feels powerless over his life. He believes his entire life could have turned out differently had he not missed that shot in a baseball game when was a kid. One night he meets this mysterious man, who could change his fate by offering him that alternative life he always dreamed of. But as Burrows embarks on this journey of self discovery he realises that even this new life has its problems and drawbacks..
Who’s in it. Mr. Destiny stars Jim Belushi as Larry Burrows, Michael Caine as Mike, Linda Hamilton as Ellen Jane Burrows/Robertson and Jon Lovitz as Clip Metzler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Mr. Destiny has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15.4M 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 Mr. Destiny page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Destiny tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. Destiny (1990)?
- In US, Mr. Destiny 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 Mr. Destiny worth watching?
- Mr. Destiny holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mr. Destiny?
- Mr. Destiny stars Jim Belushi, Michael Caine, Linda Hamilton, Jon Lovitz and Rene Russo.
- When was Mr. Destiny released?
- Mr. Destiny was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.
