Taking Chance

Taking Chance

When one falls, another brings him home.

Directed by Ross Katz

Produced by Motion Picture Corporation of America, HBO Films

200977 min7.2 / 10

A solemn, deeply respectful meditation on military duty and honor, following one officer's journey to bring a fallen soldier home with dignity.

Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, a volunteer military escort accompanies the body of Lance Cpl. Chance Phelps to his hometown in Wyoming.

Questions people ask

  • Is Taking Chance sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is Taking Chance scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Taking Chance violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does Taking Chance end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is Taking Chance easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

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78/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity89

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise71

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love75

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Taking Chance

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Taking Chance, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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