Chances Are

1989 • 108 minutes

About this movie

In CHANCES ARE, the irresistible romantic comedy of two lifetimes, Cybill Shepherd stars as CorinneJeffries, a beautiful young woman whose picture-perfect marriage comes to a shattering halt when her husband, Louie, dies unexpectedly. Fortunately, Louie gets a second shot at life when he agrees tobe recycled back to earth as the newborn Alex Finch (Robert Downey, Jr.). But fate crosses Alex's path twenty-three years later when he meets Corinne's daughter Miranda (Mary Stuart Masterson), and is suddenly flooded with a wealth of memories that all belong to Louie! Now, as Alex's former existence slowly comes to life, he must confront a wife who thinks he's dead, a daughter who could be his girlfriend and a best friend (Ryan O'Neal) who's in love with Corinne. From Dirty Dancing director Emile Ardolino comes this heartwarming comedy that gives romance an unforgettable second chance. (Original Title - Chances Are) © 1989 TriStar Pictures, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Ratings and reviews

Just watched it today. I don't know why but everytime i watch it, i get chills when Alex plays that song on the piano.

I liked the movie but kind of a weird, disturbing ending.

Love this movie. Glad he made his way back.