Chances Are
“Alex has a lifetime full of wonderful memories. Unfortunately, they're not his.”
Synopsis
Louie Jeffries is happily married to Corinne. On their first anniversary, Louie is killed crossing the road. Louie is reincarnated as Alex Finch, and twenty years later, fate brings Alex and Louie's daughter, Miranda, together. It's not until Alex is invited to Louie's home that he begins to remember his former life, wife and best friend. Of course, there's also the problem that he's attracted to Louie's/his own daughter.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Chances Are ≣ 1989 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-21
Top Cast
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Cybill Shepherd
Corinne Jeffries
Robert Downey Jr.
Alex Finch
Ryan O'Neal
Philip Train
Mary Stuart Masterson
Miranda Jeffries
Christopher McDonald
Louie Jeffries
Josef Sommer
Judge Fenwick
Joe Grifasi
Omar
Henderson Forsythe
Ben Bradlee
Susan Ruttan
Woman in the Bookstore
Lester Lanin
Conductor
Richard DeAngelis
Hot Dog Vendor
James Noble
Dr. Bailey
Fran Ryan
Mavis Talmadge
Marc McClure
Richard
Mimi Kennedy
Sally
Kathleen Freeman
Mrs. Handy
Dennis Patrick
Archibald Blair
Gianni Russo
Anthony Bonino
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 10, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$16M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$16.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.02x
+$300K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emile Ardolino
- Screenplay & Story
- Randy Howze, Perry Howze
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Chances Are
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $16M
- Worldwide Gross
- $16.3M
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emile Ardolino
Randy Howze, Perry Howze
Maurice Jarre
William A. Fraker
Harry Keramidas
Mike Lobell, Andrew Bergman, Neil Machlis
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Lobell
Producer
Randy Howze
Screenplay
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
William A. Fraker
Director of Photography
J. Dennis Washington
Production Design
Emile Ardolino
Director
Perry Howze
Screenplay
Harry Keramidas
Editor
Albert Wolsky
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chances Are
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chances Are about?
Louie Jeffries is happily married to Corinne. On their first anniversary, Louie is killed crossing the road. Louie is reincarnated as Alex Finch, and twenty years later, fate brings Alex and Louie's daughter, Miranda, together. It's not until Alex is invited to Louie's home that he begins to remember his former life, wife and best friend. Of course, there's also the problem that he's attracted to Louie's/his own daughter.
Who directed Chances Are?
Chances Are was directed by Emile Ardolino.
Who stars in Chances Are?
The principal cast of Chances Are includes Cybill Shepherd, Robert Downey Jr., Ryan O'Neal, Mary Stuart Masterson, Christopher McDonald.
When was Chances Are released and how long is it?
Chances Are was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of Chances Are?
Chances Are had a reported production budget of $16M and grossed $16.3M at the worldwide box office (1.02 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Chances Are?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chances Are was composed by Maurice Jarre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chances Are?
Chances Are holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).