Chances Are (1989): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Chances Are
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
Released: 1989
Duration: 108 min
Cast: Cybill Shepherd, Robert Downey Jr., Ryan O'Neal, Mary Stuart Masterson, Christopher McDonald

What Chances Are Is About

A young man who begins remembering a previous life walks into the life of a widow. The premise is strange and the film knows exactly how uncomfortable it could become, so much of the comedy comes from characters trying to paper over that strangeness. The scenes between Cybill Shepherd and Robert Downey Jr are both the best and the most unnerving in it. It stays faithful to the late eighties supernatural romantic comedy, which means the emotional resolution arrives a little too neatly. The script does apply its own rules consistently, which is rarer in the genre than it should be.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chances Are about?

A young man who begins remembering a previous life walks into the life of a widow. The premise is strange and the film knows exactly how uncomfortable it could become, so much of the comedy comes from characters trying to paper over that strangeness.

Where can I watch Chances Are?

Chances Are is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Chances Are?

Chances Are runs for 108 minutes (1h 48m).

When did Chances Are come out?

Chances Are was released in 1989.

Who directed Chances Are?

Chances Are was directed by Emile Ardolino.

Who stars in Chances Are?

Chances Are stars Cybill Shepherd, Robert Downey Jr., Ryan O'Neal, Mary Stuart Masterson.

What is Chances Are's rating?

Chances Are holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 64 out of 100.