Chance at Romance

Chance at Romance

An online friend request becomes a romantic journey for Samantha

Directed by Bradford May

201381 min6.2 / 10

A lighthearted romantic comedy about an unexpected connection forged through a child's well-meaning deception, built on warmth, humor, and the gradual discovery of genuine affection.

Samantha Hart is delighted when her online "Chance at Romance" to photographer Heath Madsen eventually results in Heath sending her a first class ticket to visit. Upon arriving for what she expects to be a romantic weekend, however, she learns her online relationship with the widowed photographer was actually manufactured a matchmaking twelve year-old. Sam is anxious to end her trip as quickly as possible, but a nasty bout of weather extends her stay through the end of the week.

Questions people ask

  • Is Chance at Romance easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Is Chance at Romance violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Does Chance at Romance end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.

  • Is Chance at Romance scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Chance at Romance sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

23/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity2

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise54

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love30

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Chance at Romance

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Chance at Romance

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Chance at Romance, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Chance at Romance, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Chance at Romance, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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