One Chance Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Aug. 5, 2014

One Chance

Release Date: Friday, October 10, 2014 Limited

Director: David Frankel

Starring: James Corden • Colm Meaney • Mackenzie Crook • Julie Walters • Jemima Rooper

PG-13 Biography 1 hr, 40 m

4.18 / 5.0

35% WILL SEE 65% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: True story of amateur opera singer and mobile-phone salesman Paul Potts, who was riddled by a streak of bad luck when, on a lark, he auditioned for "Britain's Got Talent" in 2007. His on-air performances ended up bowling over audiences and judges, including Cowell. He went on to win the show and become a media and YouTube sensation, eventually going on a global music tour and releasing an album.

Biography Comedy Drama Music

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Who stars in One Chance – Cast List

James Corden
... Paul Potts

Smurfs, Trolls World Tour
C
Colm Meaney
... Roland Potts

Marlowe, In The Land of Saints and Sinners
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Mackenzie Crook
The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland, The Adventures of Tintin
J
Julie Walters
Paddington in Peru, Brave
J
Jemima Rooper
... Hydrangea

A Sound of Thunder, Matriarch
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Alexandra Roach
... Julie-Ann Cooper

Cuban Fury, Trap for Cinderella

Who is making One Chance – Crew List

A look at One Chance behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director David Frankel last helmed Jerry and Marge Go Large and Collateral Beauty. The film's writer Justin Zackham last penned Second Act and The Big Wedding.

Director: David Frankel
Screenwriter: Justin Zackham
Producers: Michael Menchel
Steve Whitney

Studios: The Weinstein Company
Production Company: Relevant Entertainment
Syco Productions

Production – What we know about the One Chance

Key Facts

Based on true story of "Britain's Got Talent" winner Paul Potts.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2013

Completed

Changed One Chance movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Dec 2012

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. Finished lensing at the end of November 2012 after seven weeks in Italy and the U.K.

Nov 2010

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Aiming for April 2011 start

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for some language and sexual material
Runtime: 1 hr, 40 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Star Struck
Language: English

One Chance Trailers and Clips

One Chance

Original Audition

One Chance Release Date: When was the film released?

One Chance was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, October 10 , 2014. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including Addicted, The Judge and Dracula Untold. As a limited release, One Chance was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for One Chance is currently being determined. Stay tuned!