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Chances Are

  • 19891989
  • PGPG
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
13K
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Robert Downey Jr., Mary Stuart Masterson, Cybill Shepherd, and Ryan O'Neal in Chances Are (1989)
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  • Comedy
  • Fantasy
  • Romance
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
6.4/10
13K
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 production, box office & company info
    • 69User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • 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)
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    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
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    Storyline

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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 At 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 reviews69

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Chances Are, you'll like it!!!
    I was always a big fan of this movie, first of all have you seen the cast, the acting is superb and help make this movie move along very well. Cybill Shepherd was given great reviews for her role, and they were well deserved. The beginning of this movie starts in the past when Corinne Jeffries (Cybill) whose picture-perfect marriage comes to a shattering halt when her husband Louie dies unexpectedly. Fortunately, Louse gets a second shot at life when he agrees to be "recycled" back to earth as the newborn Alex Finch (Robert Downey, JR). Alex goes on to live his new life forgetting his past life while Corinne tries to get on with hers. But fate crosses Alexs path 23 years later when he meets Corinne's daughter Miranda (Mary Stuart Masterson) and is suddenly flooded with a wealth of unwanted memories (this is where the fun begins, and embarrassing situations occur.) The music is great and the scenes are heart felt and very cute. You wont be disappointed if you give it a chance, Chances Are you'll like it. Very funny and sweet!
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    • Apr 18, 2001

    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
      • Ein himmlischer Liebhaber
    • Filming locations
      • Old Rockville Courthouse - 29 Courthouse Square, Rockville, 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
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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