Campy and stupid, but sort of fun.
Mr. Destiny (1990)
Tomatometer
How does the Tomatometer work ![]()
Reviews Counted:14
Fresh:6
Rotten:8
Average Rating:4.9/10
Runtime: 1 hr 50 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: Larry, a businessman, has always been haunted by the fact that he struck out at the state baseball championship game, costing his high school the title. Offered a chance to relive that moment, he... Larry, a businessman, has always been haunted by the fact that he struck out at the state baseball championship game, costing his high school the title. Offered a chance to relive that moment, he gets to see how different his life would have been had he won the game instead. [More]
Starring: James Belushi, Michael Caine, Linda Hamilton, Jon Lovitz
Starring: James Belushi, Michael Caine, Linda Hamilton, Jon Lovitz, Hart Bochner, Bill McCutchen, Rene Russo, Jay O. Sanders, Maury Chaykin, Pat Corley, Douglas Seale, Courteney Cox, Tony Longo, Collin Bernsen
Director: James Orr
Director: James Orr
Composer: David Newman
Get This Movie
Reviews for Mr. Destiny
Yes, it's a ripoff of "It's a Wonderful Life" but it works. Belushi is funny, and the point is still well taken.
Another one of these comedies shooting for a "Capraesque" vibe, resulting in a limp comedy with some mild charm and loads of predictability.
| Tomatometer Percentage | Movie |
|---|---|
| 66% 66% | Public Enemies |
| 83% 83% | Harry Potter and the H… |
| 44% 44% | Night at the Museum: B… |
| 75% 75% | Julie & Julia |
| 32% 32% | Terminator Salvation |
| Tomatometer Percentage | Movie |
|---|---|
| 90% 90% | District 9 |
| 86% 86% | 500 Days of Summer |
| 63% 63% | Extract |
| 06% 06% | All About Steve |
| 78% 78% | It Might Get Loud |
RT On Current TV
DIRECTV 358 | Comcast 107 | DISH Network 196 | More...
What’s Hot On RT
Other News
CloseSponsored Links
Around The Network
- Mr. Destiny at Rotten Tomatoes
Fresh Links
Featured

Take a look at MSN's choices for the Top 10 films of 2009.

What were your favorites? Least favorites? The funniest and scariest? Moviefone wants to know!

Hollywood.com explores why QT's characters resonate so well with audiences.

TIME chimes in with their own list of the best films released this year.

Click through to see which movies BuzzSugar placed in their Best-of-Decade list!
Promos

Get the latest Tomatometer updates on upcoming movies!



Top Critic



