It Could Happen to You (1994) movie poster

It Could Happen to You (1994)

"A cop. A waitress. A lottery ticket."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 79%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 70% (RT: 75%, MC: 64) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDramaRomance

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Director
Andrew Bergman
Runtime
1h 41m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.7/10 (901 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
75%
Metacritic
64
Cast
Nicolas Cage as Charlie Lang
Bridget Fonda as Yvonne Biasi
Rosie Perez as Muriel Lang
Wendell Pierce as Bo Williams
Isaac Hayes as Angel Dupree
Seymour Cassel as Jack Gross
Stanley Tucci as Eddie Biasi
Most people think so. 79% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 901 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 70%.
Overview
Charlie Lang is a simple, kindhearted New York City cop. When he realizes he has no money to tip waitress Yvonne Biasi, Lang offers her half the winnings of his lottery ticket. Amazingly, the ticket happens to be a winner, in the sum of $4 million. True to his word, Lang proceeds to share the prize money with Biasi, which infuriates his greedy wife, Muriel. Not content with the arrangement, Muriel begins scheming to take all the money. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of It Could Happen to You, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • The iconic poster for It Could Happen to You was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

It Could Happen to You is a 1994 comedy, drama, romance film directed by Andrew Bergman. Charlie Lang is a simple, kindhearted New York City cop. When he realizes he has no money to tip waitress Yvonne Biasi, Lang offers her half the winnings of his lottery ticket.

Amazingly, the ticket happens to be a winner, in the sum of $4 million. True to his word, Lang proceeds to share the prize money with Biasi, which infuriates his greedy wife, Muriel. Not content with the arrangement, Muriel begins scheming to take all the money.

The film has been rated by 901 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, It Could Happen to You delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

It Could Happen to You (1994) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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