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It Could Happen to You (1994)
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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.
Cast
Nicolas Cageas Charlie Lang
Bridget Fondaas Yvonne Biasi
Rosie Perezas Muriel Lang
Wendell Pierceas Bo Williams
Isaac Hayesas Angel Dupree
Víctor Rojasas Jesu
Seymour Casselas Jack Gross
Stanley Tuccias Eddie Biasi
J.E. Freemanas Sal Bontempo
Red Buttonsas Walter Zakuto
Richard Jenkinsas C. Vernon Hale
Robert Dorfmanas Walter
Charles Buschas Timothy
Beatrice Windeas Judge
Facts
| Release date | July 16, 1994 |
| Runtime | 101 min (1h 41m) — about the same as the 1994 average of 106 min |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance, Drama |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $20,000,000 |
| Box office | $37,939,757 (1.9× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0110167 |
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Questions
How long is It Could Happen to You?
It Could Happen to You runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Is It Could Happen to You worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 973 votes, which places it #44 of 90 films released in 1994 in this index (top 52%) and #1210 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed It Could Happen to You?
It Could Happen to You was directed by Andrew Bergman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Striptease (1996).
Who stars in It Could Happen to You?
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; Víctor Rojas as Jesu.
What is It Could Happen to You rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for It Could Happen to You?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/5860.