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"Can once in a lifetime happen twice?"

2001 1h 30m EN

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 2,225

ComedyRomance

Synopsis

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Although already in relationships, two strangers realize they have genuine chemistry after a chance encounter – but part company soon after. Years later, they each yearn to reunite, despite being destined for the altar. But to give true love a chance, they have to find one another again.

“Can once in a lifetime happen twice?”

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Cast

John Cusack
Jonathan Trager
Kate Beckinsale
Sara Thomas
Molly Shannon
Eve
Jeremy Piven
Dean Kansky
John Corbett
Lars Hammond
Bridget Moynahan
Halley Buchanan
Eugene Levy
Bloomingdale's Salesman
Marcia Bennett
Mrs. Louis Trager

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Peter Chelsom
Writers: Marc Klein
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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25 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Peter Chelsom, shot by John de Borman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Alan Silvestri. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale and Molly Shannon carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Can once in a lifetime happen twice?".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0240890 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Peter Chelsom directs. John de Borman behind the camera. Alan Silvestri scores. Christopher Greenbury cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
225 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Peter Chelsom, shot by John de Borman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Alan Silvestri. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Christopher Greenbury shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale and Molly Shannon carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Can once in a lifetime happen twice?".
8IMDB entry: tt0240890 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 26 themes, including "new york city", "new love", "soulmates", "chance".