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Chances Are

  • 19891989
  • PGPG
  • 1h 48min
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
12K
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Robert Downey Jr., Mary Stuart Masterson, Cybill Shepherd, and Ryan O'Neal in Chances Are (1989)
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ComedyFantasyRomance

A reincarnated man unknowingly falls in love with his own daughter from his previous life. Once he realizes this, he tries to end their relationship before angels erase his memory.A reincarnated man unknowingly falls in love with his own daughter from his previous life. Once he realizes this, he tries to end their relationship before angels erase his memory.A reincarnated man unknowingly falls in love with his own daughter from his previous life. Once he realizes this, he tries to end their relationship before angels erase his memory.

IMDb RATING
6.5/10
12K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Emile Ardolino
  • Writers
    • Perry Howze
    • Randy Howze
  • Stars
    • Cybill Shepherd
    • Robert Downey Jr.
    • Ryan O'Neal
Top credits
  • Director
    • Emile Ardolino
  • Writers
    • Perry Howze
    • Randy Howze
  • Stars
    • Cybill Shepherd
    • Robert Downey Jr.
    • Ryan O'Neal
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 67User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Mary Stuart Masterson and Cybill Shepherd in Chances Are (1989)
    Robert Downey Jr. and Ryan O'Neal in Chances Are (1989)
    Mike Lobell in Chances Are (1989)
    Robert Downey Jr. in Chances Are (1989)
    Cybill Shepherd in Chances Are (1989)
    Ryan O'Neal in Chances Are (1989)
    Mary Stuart Masterson in Chances Are (1989)
    Robert Downey Jr. and Mary Stuart Masterson in Chances Are (1989)
    Robert Downey Jr., Mary Stuart Masterson, Marisa Tomei, Cybill Shepherd, and Ryan O'Neal in Chances Are (1989)
    Chances Are (1989)
    Chances Are (1989)
    Robert Downey Jr., Mary Stuart Masterson, Cybill Shepherd, and Ryan O'Neal in Chances Are (1989)

    Top cast

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    Cybill Shepherd
    Cybill Shepherd
    • Corinne Jeffriesas Corinne Jeffries
    Robert Downey Jr.
    Robert Downey Jr.
    • Alex Finchas Alex Finch
    Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal
    • Philip Trainas Philip Train
    Mary Stuart Masterson
    Mary Stuart Masterson
    • Miranda Jeffriesas Miranda Jeffries
    Christopher McDonald
    Christopher McDonald
    • Louie Jeffriesas Louie Jeffries
    Josef Sommer
    Josef Sommer
    • Judge Fenwickas Judge Fenwick
    Joe Grifasi
    Joe Grifasi
    • Omaras Omar
    Henderson Forsythe
    • Ben Bradleeas Ben Bradlee
    Susan Ruttan
    Susan Ruttan
    • Woman in the Bookstoreas Woman in the Bookstore
    Lester Lanin
    • Conductoras Conductor
    Richard DeAngelis
    Richard DeAngelis
    • Hot Dog Vendoras Hot Dog Vendor
    Franchelle Stewart Dorn
    • Receptionistas Receptionist
    • (as Franchelle Dorn)
    Jacquelyn Drake
    • Bradlee's Secretaryas Bradlee's Secretary
    Don Richards
    • Bonino's Defense Attorneyas Bonino's Defense Attorney
    June Thorne
    • Clerk of the Courtas Clerk of the Court
    Nat Benchley
    • Marshallas Marshall
    Cliff McMullen
    • Marshallas Marshall
    Carey Hauser
    • Paramedicas Paramedic
    • Director
      • Emile Ardolino
    • Writers
      • Perry Howze
      • Randy Howze
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Louie Jeffries is happily married to Corinne. On their first anniversary, Louie is killed crossing the road. Louie is reincarnated as Alex Finch, and twenty years later, fate brings Alex and Louie's daughter, Miranda, together. It's not until Alex is invited to Louie's home that he begins to remember his former life, wife and best friend. Of course, there's also the problem that he's attracted to Louie's/his own daughter. —Rob Hartill
    older woman younger man relationshipafterlifereincarnationlovedeath109 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • What if.. A place you'd never seen, felt like home. A person you never met, felt like family. A life you never lived, felt like yours. For Alex, it's not just a feeling, it's real.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Fantasy
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The on-screen chemistry of Cybill Shepherd and Robert Downey, Jr. reflected an off-screen rapport that developed as Shepherd helped Downey ease into his role. Downey said, "Cybill helped me to take my time at what I was doing. She taught me that I didn't have to be talking every minute, 'It's alright if you just look at me for five seconds and don't say anything', she'd say."
    • Goofs
      The newspaper issue at the end shows the date to be Sunday August 7, 1989. August 7, 1989 was a Monday.
    • Quotes

      [Miranda sneaks into Alex's bedroom and into his bed wearing only lingerie, crawling under the sheets with him]

      Alex Finch: [Alex thinking it's Corinne, invitingly responds] Hi, darling.

      Miranda Jeffries: [Miranda whispers] Shh! Mom's next door.

      Alex Finch: [Alex sits up turning on the bedroom light] What are you doing here?

      Miranda Jeffries: What does it look like I'm doing?

      Alex Finch: Miranda!

      [Alex covers his naked chest with the blanket sheet]

      Miranda Jeffries: What?

      Alex Finch: [Alex sounding like a father says] It's way past your bedtime. Go to your room!

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Chances Are/Paperhouse/The 'Burbs/Bert Rigby, You're a Fool/High Hopes (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      After All (Love Theme from Chances Are)
      Performed by Cher and Peter Cetera

      Produced by Peter Asher

      Written by Tom Snow and Dean Pitchford

      Peter Cetera appears courtesy of Warner Bros. Records, Inc.

      Cher appears courtesy of Geffen Records

    User reviews67

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Sweet, romantic and funny
    A charming romantic comedy. The plot is a little too complicated--I tried to summarize it three times and I can't. Suffice to say it's worth seeing. The movie is funny, beautiful--the plot is totally unrealistic but it works. Everybody in the movie is so nice and everything looks so great--it creates a sweet, romantic feel through the entire film.

    The acting is great--Robert Downey Jr. and Cybill Shepherd are in top form and enjoying every second of it. Ryan O'Neal and Mary Stuart Masterson are just OK but fine. If you're a sucker for good, sweet sentimental films (like me), catch this one. Also Downey looks great in his underwear!

    Extra bonuses--the title song sung by Johnny Mathis and another great song "After All" sung by Cher and Peter Cetera.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 10, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Movie Channel (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Lui, moi, elle et l'autre
    • Filming locations
      • Glen Echo Park - 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, Maryland, USA
    • Production companies
      • TriStar Pictures
      • Lobell/Bergman Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $16,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $16,278,590
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,664,386
      • Mar 12, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $16,278,590
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 48min
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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