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      Happenstance

      2000, Comedy/Drama, 1h 30m

      36 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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      Though the plot of Happenstance is basically a gimmick, the film is a fun, light-hearted trifle. Read critic reviews

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      Audrey Tautou (Irène) in Laurent Firode's HAPPENSTANCE. Audrey Tautou (Irène) in Laurent Firode's HAPPENSTANCE. Faudel (Younès) in Laurent Firode's HAPPENSTANCE. Faudel (Younès) in Laurent Firode's HAPPENSTANCE. (l to r): Eric Savin (Richard) and Eric Felman (Luc) in Laurent Firode's HAPPENSTANCE. (l to r): Eric Savin (Richard) and Eric Felman (Luc) in Laurent Firode's HAPPENSTANCE. (l to r): Eric Savin (Richard) and Lysiane Meiss (Elsa) in Laurent Firode's HAPPENSTANCE. (l to r): Eric Savin (Richard) and Lysiane Meiss (Elsa) in Laurent Firode's HAPPENSTANCE. Faudel (in the role of Younès) in Laurent Firode's HAPPENSTANCE. Faudel (in the role of Younès) in Laurent Firode's HAPPENSTANCE. Audrey Tautou (Irène) in Laurent Firode's HAPPENSTANCE. Audrey Tautou (Irène) in Laurent Firode's HAPPENSTANCE. "Happenstance photo 7" "Happenstance photo 8" "Happenstance photo 9" "Happenstance photo 10" Happenstance (2000) Happenstance (2000) Happenstance (2000) Happenstance (2000) Happenstance (2000) Happenstance (2000) Happenstance (2000) Happenstance (2000)

      Movie Info

      A cleverly constructed and intricate comedy about how a subtle twist of fate can affect the lives of total strangers, "Happenstance" ingeniously tracks a group of seemingly unconnected individuals during the course of one long day. As these characters interact with one another randomly, every chance encounter bears a consequence that will later become significant, ultimately culminating in a complex pattern of narrowly averted mishaps and barely grasped opportunities.

      • Rating: R

      • Genre: Comedy, Drama

      • Original Language: French (Canada)

      • Director: Laurent Firode

      • Producer: Pascal Judelewicz, Dominique Toussaint

      • Writer: Laurent Firode

      • Release Date (Theaters):  wide

      • Release Date (DVD):

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $251.4K

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      • Distributor: Lot 47 Films

      • Production Co: 20th Century Fox

      • Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Stereo

      • Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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      • Aug 03, 2010
        I didn't get the feel that Irene was a hopeless romantic, or believed in horoscopes, just that those circumstances where part of the story. It was sweet, and the characters were humorous.
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      • Dec 06, 2009
        Interesting way of showing us how nothing happens by chance, but it lacked a lot of depth...Audrey was as charming as always though.
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      • Jun 01, 2008
        Fun to see how it all ties in to itself. It's neat to think about how most of the people you come into contact with have contacts that affect you later and vise versa.
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      • Nov 07, 2006
        Kinda funny and sweet.
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