The Curiosity of Chance

"The only way he could fit in was to stand out."

2006 1h 35m EN

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 52

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Synopsis

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It’s the ‘80s once again, new wave angst and genderbending fashion are all the rage, but new kid at school, Chance Marquis, is trying to find new ways to stand out. Being an odd and somewhat awkward teenager makes him the target of the school bully. To deal with this dilemma, Chance turns to the opposite ends of the high school spectrum for help. On one side is the flamboyant drag queen and at the other, the varsity jock, Levi Sparks with whom Chance develops a unique friendship.

“The only way he could fit in was to stand out.”

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Cast

Tad Hilgenbrink
Chance Marquis
Brett Chukerman
Levi Sparks
Chris Mulkey
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Aldevina Da Silva
Twyla Tiller
Pieter Van Nieuwenhuyze
Hank Hudson
Maxim Maes
Brad Harden
Danny Calander
Claire Vuoyant
Colleen Cameron
Sienna Marquis

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Russell P. Marleau
Writers: Russell P. Marleau
Languages: English
Countries: Belgium, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 20 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Belgium, United States of America.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Russell P. Marleau, shot by Jack Messitt. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Mark Rees shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Tad Hilgenbrink and Brett Chukerman and Chris Mulkey carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The only way he could fit in was to stand out.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0481273 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Russell P. Marleau directs. Jack Messitt behind the camera. Mark Rees cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Belgium, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 20 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Belgium, United States of America.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Russell P. Marleau, shot by Jack Messitt. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Mark Rees shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Tad Hilgenbrink and Brett Chukerman and Chris Mulkey carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "The only way he could fit in was to stand out.".
8IMDB entry: tt0481273 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 52 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
10Classified under 9 themes, including "high school", "drag queen", "coming of age", "jock".

The technical file

Cinematography: Jack Messitt
Editing: Mark Rees
Runtime: 95 min · 1h 35m
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: The Curiosity of Chance (2006)

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kinrich302026-09-08
★ 10/10
This is an incredibly good movie. It is about a high school guy forced to go to an international school in Europe due to his father's military service. Already out and proud, he stays true to himself and makes friends with other outcasts at the school and learns that the neighbor boy might even be an ally. This is not really a romance, this is a comedy with some very memorable parts and very much worth watching.

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