Second Chance (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2011, Second Chance is a comedy and romance film directed by Nicolas Cuche, running about 87 minutes. “This guy is a disaster or...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Julien Monnier has a serious problem. Though he's a brilliant couples counselor, he can't keep a woman in his life for more than two weeks. Indeed, ever since his childhood, Julien jinxes every woman who falls in love with him. But it's not just any small jinx. It's the kind that sends you to the hospital several times a week, that destroys your professional life or that turns your friends into enemies. Julien is strictly speaking a true black cat for women. Joanna Sorini will soon learn this at her expense the day she meets him. A career that's just taking off, a love life that finally seems to be taking a good turn, all that may just change.
Who’s in it. Second Chance stars Virginie Efira as Joanna Sorini, François-Xavier Demaison as Julien Monnier, Raphaël Personnaz as Martin Dupont and Thomas Ngijol as Vincent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Second Chance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Second Chance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Second Chance tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Second Chance (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Second Chance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Second Chance worth watching?
- Second Chance holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Second Chance?
- Second Chance stars Virginie Efira, François-Xavier Demaison, Raphaël Personnaz, Thomas Ngijol and Brigitte Roüan.
- When was Second Chance released?
- Second Chance was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.