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One Chance

  • 2013
  • PG-13
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
13K
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James Corden in One Chance (2013)
The true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night who became a phenomenon after being chosen for -- and ultimately winning -- "Britain's Got Talent".
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The true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night who became a phenomenon after being chosen for -- and ultimately winning -- Britain's ... Read allThe true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night who became a phenomenon after being chosen for -- and ultimately winning -- Britain's Got Talent (2007).The true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night who became a phenomenon after being chosen for -- and ultimately winning -- Britain's Got Talent (2007).

  • Director
    • David Frankel
  • Writer
    • Justin Zackham
  • Stars
    • James Corden
    • Alexandra Roach
    • Julie Walters
  • See production, box office & company info
    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    13K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Frankel
    • Writer
      • Justin Zackham
    • Stars
      • James Corden
      • Alexandra Roach
      • Julie Walters
    • 52User reviews
    • 70Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations

    Videos11

    Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:20
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    One Chance (Music Video)
    Clip 1:41
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    One Chance
    Featurette 1:40
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    One Chance: Jemima Rooper On The Evolution Of The Character, Hydrangea
    Featurette 0:30
    Watch One Chance: Jemima Rooper On The Evolution Of The Character, Hydrangea
    One Chance: Julie Walters On How She Got Involved With The Film
    Featurette 0:53
    Watch One Chance: Julie Walters On How She Got Involved With The Film
    One Chance: David Frankel On How The Story Came About
    Featurette 0:54
    Watch One Chance: David Frankel On How The Story Came About
    One Chance: Alexandra Roach On Auditioning For The Role
    Featurette 0:39
    Watch One Chance: Alexandra Roach On Auditioning For The Role
    One Chance: Stanley Townsend On How He Got The Part Of Pavarotti
    Featurette 0:13
    Watch One Chance: Stanley Townsend On How He Got The Part Of Pavarotti
    One Chance: Mackenzie Crook On This Being A Heartwarming Story
    Featurette 0:20
    Watch One Chance: Mackenzie Crook On This Being A Heartwarming Story
    One Chance: Colm Meaney On How He Got Involved
    Featurette 0:21
    Watch One Chance: Colm Meaney On How He Got Involved
    One Chance: James Corden On The Effect Of The Film
    Featurette 0:16
    Watch One Chance: James Corden On The Effect Of The Film

    Photos22

    James Corden in One Chance (2013)
    James Corden, Maria Del Monte, and Valeria Bilello in One Chance (2013)
    Colm Meaney and James Corden in One Chance (2013)
    James Corden and Alexandra Roach in One Chance (2013)
    Julie Walters and Alexandra Roach in One Chance (2013)
    James Corden in One Chance (2013)
    David Frankel in One Chance (2013)
    David Frankel in One Chance (2013)
    James Corden, David Frankel, and Valeria Bilello in One Chance (2013)
    Jemima Rooper at an event for One Chance (2013)
    Jemima Rooper at an event for One Chance (2013)
    Jemima Rooper at an event for One Chance (2013)

    Top cast

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    James Corden
    James Corden
    • Paul
    Alexandra Roach
    Alexandra Roach
    • Julz
    Julie Walters
    Julie Walters
    • Yvonne
    Colm Meaney
    Colm Meaney
    • Roland
    Mackenzie Crook
    Mackenzie Crook
    • Braddon
    Valeria Bilello
    Valeria Bilello
    • Alessandra
    Trystan Gravelle
    Trystan Gravelle
    • Matthew
    Sion Tudor Owen
    Sion Tudor Owen
    • Choirmaster
    Jemima Rooper
    Jemima Rooper
    • Hydrangea
    Alex Macqueen
    Alex Macqueen
    • Dr. Thorpe
    • (as Alex MacQueen)
    Miriam Lucia
    Miriam Lucia
    • Signora Fiorentino
    Stanley Townsend
    Stanley Townsend
    • Luciano Pavarotti
    Maria Del Monte
    • Alessandra's Grandmother
    Duccio Camerini
    • Alessandra's Father
    Luca Fiamenghi
    • Gerhardt
    Giandomenico Cupaiuolo
    Giandomenico Cupaiuolo
    • Italian Language Teacher
    Stefano Sparapano
    • Combat Professor
    Christopher Bull
    • Young Paul (Age 9)
    • Director
      • David Frankel
    • Writer
      • Justin Zackham
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Though being a decent singer, James Corden's singing was done by the real-life Paul Potts.
    • Goofs
      Where Paul is waiting for Julz as she finishes work, as she comes round the corner there is an EE (Everything Everywhere) store visible behind her. EE didn't exist at this time.
    • Quotes

      Paul: [voice over] Once in a while we practise stage combat.

      Paul: [aloud] Ow! It's meant to be acting class, not stabbing class. That really hurt.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Graham Norton Show: Sir Paul McCartney/Katy Perry/James Corden/Natalie Portman/Chris Hemsworth (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Allegro Con Brio from Symphony No. 25 in G Minor
      Written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
      Performed by Capella Istropolitana
      Conducted by Barry Wordsworth
      Licensed courtesy of Naxos Rights US Inc

    User reviews52

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    7/10
    Nice feel-good film but lacks attention to detail
    Definitely a worthwhile watch but drags out a bit.

    Also lacks attention to detail. In an era when "brick phones" are being sold and before Paul Potts had even thought about BGT (2007), why am I seeing cars from 2010 onwards?

    Good family film if you've nothing else to watch.
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    • Jul 10, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 25, 2013 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site (Japan)
      • Official Site (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Untitled Paul Potts Project
    • Filming locations
      • Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, Wales, UK
    • Production companies
      • Relevant Entertainment
      • Syco Television
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $101,196
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $33,405
      • Oct 12, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,900,434
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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