A Second Chance (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1976, A Second Chance is a drama film directed by Claude Lelouch, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Imprisoned as an accessory to murder, Catherine gives birth to a son she conceived in prison. Eighteen years later, her sentence served, she is reunited with the boy, Simon, who has remained in an orphanage the entire time. She is accompanied by toothsome prison buddy Sarah, and gradually these people whose lives have been frozen in time "thaw" and get on with the business of living.
Who’s in it. A Second Chance stars Catherine Deneuve as Catherine Berger, Anouk Aimée as Sarah Gordon, Charles Denner as L'avocat and Francis Huster as Patrick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, A 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 A Second Chance page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Second Chance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Second Chance (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Second Chance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Second Chance worth watching?
- A Second Chance holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Second Chance?
- A Second Chance stars Catherine Deneuve, Anouk Aimée, Charles Denner, Francis Huster and Colette Baudot.
- When was A Second Chance released?
- A Second Chance was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.