It Could Happen to You
1994, English. Directed by Andrew Bergman.
A cop. A waitress. A lottery ticket.
Charlie Lang is a simple, kindhearted New York City cop. When he realizes he has no money to tip waitress Yvonne Biasi, Lang offers her half the winnings of his lottery ticket. Amazingly, the ticket happens to be a winner, in the sum of $4 million. True to his word, Lang proceeds to share the prize money with Biasi, which infuriates his greedy wife, Muriel. Not content with the arrangement, Muriel begins scheming to take all the money.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 981 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch It Could Happen to You
It Could Happen to You isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Andrew BergmanDirector
- Nicolas CageCharlie Lang
- Bridget FondaYvonne Biasi
- Rosie PerezMuriel Lang
- Wendell PierceBo Williams
- Isaac HayesAngel Dupree
- Víctor RojasJesu
- Seymour CasselJack Gross
- Stanley TucciEddie Biasi
- J.E. FreemanSal Bontempo
- Red ButtonsWalter Zakuto
- Richard JenkinsC. Vernon Hale
- Robert DorfmanWalter
Details
- Released
- 16 July 1994
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jane Anderson
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $38M
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What It Could Happen to You is based on
It Could Happen to You is based on a true story.
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It Could Happen to You: quick answers
Is It Could Happen to You worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 981 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is It Could Happen to You?
It Could Happen to You runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does It Could Happen to You have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for It Could Happen to You. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
It Could Happen to You parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
It Could Happen to You is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is It Could Happen to You on?
It Could Happen to You isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like It Could Happen to You?
If you liked It Could Happen to You, try Arthur, Breakfast at Tiffany's, How to Lose Friends & Alienate People.
Who directed It Could Happen to You?
It Could Happen to You (1994) was directed by Andrew Bergman and stars Nicolas Cage, Bridget Fonda, Rosie Perez.
What is It Could Happen to You based on?
It Could Happen to You is based on a true story.