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Chances Are

Movie·1989·Fantasy, Comedy, Romance·1h 48m·6.6 (282)·Directed by Emile Ardolino

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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.

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Cybill ShepherdCybill ShepherdCorinne JeffriesRobert Downey Jr.Robert Downey Jr.Alex FinchRyan O'NealRyan O'NealPhilip TrainMary Stuart MastersonMary Stuart MastersonMiranda JeffriesChristopher McDonaldChristopher McDonaldLouie JeffriesJosef SommerJosef SommerJudge FenwickJoe GrifasiJoe GrifasiOmarHenderson ForsytheHenderson ForsytheBen Bradlee

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