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Overview

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6.8/10   22,823 votes
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Director:
Writer:
Peter Howitt (writer)
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Release Date:
24 April 1998 (USA) more
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Tagline:
There are two sides to every story. Helen is about to live both of them ...at the same time. Romance was never this much fun. more
Plot:
A London woman's love life and career both hinge, unknown to her, on whether or not she catches a train. We see it both ways, in parallel. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
6 wins & 2 nominations more
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(20 articles)
"Everything else is pure theory": What-if Movies
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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Gwyneth Paltrow ... Helen Quilley

John Hannah ... James Hammerton
John Lynch ... Gerry

Jeanne Tripplehorn ... Lydia
Zara Turner ... Anna
Douglas McFerran ... Russell
Paul Brightwell ... Clive
Nina Young ... Claudia
Virginia McKenna ... James's Mother

Kevin McNally ... Paul
Terry English ... Kind Cabbie
Paul Stacey ... Man on Tube
Peter Howitt ... Cheeky Bloke
Joanna Roth ... Suspicious Girl
Neil Stuke ... Defensive Bloke
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for some sexuality and language.
Runtime:
99 min
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Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:14A (Alberta) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (British Columbia/Manitoba) | Iceland:L | Singapore:NC-16 (re-rating) | Singapore:PG (cut) | USA:PG-13 (edited for re-rating) | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Germany:6 | Hong Kong:IIA | Hungary:14 | Italy:T | Mexico:B | Netherlands:AL | Norway:7 | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/12 | South Korea:18 | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | USA:R (original rating) (1997)

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Trivia:
Rowers from London Rowing club, Cygnet, were chosen to be John Hannah's crew mates in the film. The casting director initially went to Imperial College, but when it was noted that they were "all over two meters with flat stomachs" it was decided that lesser rowers than the elite set of internationals would be cast. This is deliberate in order to make Hannah look like the tall athletic one in the boat. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When James and Helen are sitting in the diner, they are drinking pink milkshakes. As the shots cut back and forth the shakes disappear and reappear. Also in the next scene James talks about drinking chocolate shakes, even though they were pink, not brown. more
Quotes:
Helen: I didn't know you liked Elton John.
Gerry: I-I-I do sometimes.
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Movie Connections:
References Przypadek (1987) more
Soundtrack:
Honkey Cat more

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3 out of 3 people found the following comment useful.
Not Rocket Science, 13 July 2004
8/10
Author: lje32677 from ElCajon, California

This movie is definitely not rocket science, but it has a charm all it's own. It is thoughtful about what might happen in a different reality if we make different choices or "fate" aligns just right for whatever reason.

There were some very funny moments, especially when Hannah let loose with his version of Pythons "Meaning of Life". Gwenyth Paltrow brings her character across as mousy. I just wanted her to jet angry and throw her boyfriend out. You know, the stereotypical, clothing on the front steps, changing the locks etc. But it was good she had a pal to take her in.

I do like this movie and consider it a "keeper". I recommend it for some "light and fluffy" entertainment on a night after a long day.

And for the record: scene in boat by the bridge. I liked Donny Osmond, David Cassidy and Mick Jagger. :)

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