Chances Are

A whimsical tale of love that transcends life and death, where fate intertwines the past and present.

Critics generally found the reincarnation romance lighthearted, witty, and appealing despite its highly contrived premise.

• Alex is attracted to Miranda while gradually realizing he was once her mother's husband and Miranda's father.
• Louie dies and returns twenty years later as Alex Finch, whose memories of his former life begin to resurface.
• Alex's emerging memories create ironic romantic and family situations as his former identity becomes apparent.
• The film frames death, heaven, and reincarnation as playful mechanisms for restoring lost relationships.

• Heaven Can Waitshared romantic comedy structure, supernatural premise, and warm treatment of fate and identity
• Made in Heavenshared reincarnation fantasy, mistaken identity, and playful romantic complications
• Defending Your Lifeshared afterlife premise, sentimental romance, and comedic exploration of loss

Director

Emile Ardolino

Release Date

1989-03-10

Runtime

108 min

Rating

6.6 / 10 (290)

What is Chances Are about?

A reincarnated man rediscovers his former family and identity while navigating an impossible attraction to the daughter he once fathered.

What is Chances Are like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Chances Are as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Chances Are violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Chances Are as mild.

What did critics think of Chances Are?

Critics generally found the reincarnation romance lighthearted, witty, and appealing despite its highly contrived premise.

Which films are like Chances Are?

Films with a similar feel include Heaven Can Wait, Made in Heaven, and Defending Your Life.

How long is Chances Are?

Chances Are runs 108 minutes.

Where can I watch Chances Are?

In United States, Chances Are streams on Amazon Prime Video, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Fawesome, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel.