A Simple Twist of Fate

19941994
PG-13PG-13
1h 46m

Steve Martin in A Simple Twist of Fate (1994)

His life was emotionally closed off from the world, until an orphaned baby showed up at his house.

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His life was emotionally closed off from the world, until an orphaned baby showed up at his house.His life was emotionally closed off from the world, until an orphaned baby showed up at his house.His life was emotionally closed off from the world, until an orphaned baby showed up at his house.

Director
- Gillies MacKinnon
Writers
- George Eliot(novel "Silas Marner")
- Steve Martin
Stars

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Awards
- 2 nominations

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Steve Martin in A Simple Twist of Fate (1994)

Steve Martin in A Simple Twist of Fate (1994)

Steve Martin in A Simple Twist of Fate (1994)

Steve Martin in A Simple Twist of Fate (1994)

Steve Martin in A Simple Twist of Fate (1994)

Steve Martin in A Simple Twist of Fate (1994)

Steve Martin in A Simple Twist of Fate (1994)

Gabriel Byrne and Alana Austin in A Simple Twist of Fate (1994)

Steve Martin in A Simple Twist of Fate (1994)

Steve Martin in A Simple Twist of Fate (1994)

Steve Martin in A Simple Twist of Fate (1994)

Steve Martin and Catherine O'Hara in A Simple Twist of Fate (1994)

Michael McCannas Michael McCann

John Newlandas John Newland

Nancy Lambert Newlandas Nancy Lambert Newland

Catherine O'Hara

April Simonas April Simon

Mathilda McCann - Age 10as Mathilda McCann - Age 10

Mathilda McCann - Age 5as Mathilda McCann - Age 5

Mathilda McCann - Age 3as Mathilda McCann - Age 3

Mathilda McCann - Age 3as Mathilda McCann - Age 3

Mathilda McCann - Age 1as Mathilda McCann - Age 1

Elizabeth Evans

Mathilda McCann - Age 1as Mathilda McCann - Age 1

Stephen Baldwin

Tanny Newlandas Tanny Newland

Keatingas Keating

Michael Des Barres

Bryceas Bryce
(as Michael des Barres)

Robas Rob

Joe the Bartenderas Joe the Bartender

Dod the Copas Dod the Cop

Judge Marcusas Judge Marcus

Amelia Campbell

Marsha Swansonas Marsha Swanson

Director
- Gillies MacKinnon
Writers
- George Eliot(novel "Silas Marner")
- Steve Martin
All cast & crew
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Michael McCann is a man who feels totally betrayed by the world, after his wife revealed to him that their child was not his. A few years after his break-up we find him living alone in a small town. But, everything in his miserable life changes when he adopts a little girl whose mother died outside his house. After several years, the real father returns to claim the girl from Michael, thinking that she will be an advantage for his political career. —Chris Makrozahopoulos <makzax@hotmail.com>

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Taglines
- A twist of fate brought them something wonderful... Each other!
Genres
- Comedy
- Drama
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated PG-13 for a drug-related situation
Parents guide

Trivia
Loosely based on the 1861 novel Silas Marner by George Eliot.

Goofs
When John Newland (Byrne) is outside in the stables talking to his wife Nancy, he is not wearing any neckwear. Yet in the next scene when they are inside, just before he confesses his secret to her wife, he sports a gray silk ascot tie.

Quotes
Judge Marcus: As a judge, I'm always interested in the exact moment when someone's argument falls apart.

Connections
Featured in At the Movies: Quiz Show/Milk Money/A Simple Twist of Fate/A Good Man in Africa/What Happened Was... (1994)

Soundtracks
Past Three O'Clock
Piano Arranged by Mark McKenzie
Performed by The Young Singers of Callanwolde Choir

Top review

The funny thing is

It was only by a simple twist of fate that i saw this film, that twist being that there was nothing else worth watching on tv last night, and so i tuned in and watched this film, and really enjoyed it. Like so many people have commented, it is a nice change to see S M doing drama, i found that he added some very comical moments to the film (the weather ballon scene). This is a touching story that makes you happy. aaaawwwwwwwwww, sniff***sniff****

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Feb 15, 2003

Release date
- September 2, 1994 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- Kaderin cilvesi
Filming locations
- Buford, Georgia, USA
Production company
- Touchstone Pictures
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Gross US & Canada
- $3,430,583
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,404,904
- Sep 5, 1994
Gross worldwide
- $3,430,583

See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

Runtime
1 hour 46 minutes
Sound mix
- Dolby
- Dolby SR
Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1

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