On this day March 10 1989 the romantic comedy Chances Are premiered in theaters. Starring Cybill Shepherd Robert Downey Jr. Ryan O’Neal and Mary Stuart Masterson the film told the story of a man who is reincarnated and unknowingly falls in love with his former wife’s daughter.
Blending romance comedy and fantasy Chances Are showcased Robert Downey Jr.’s rising talent as a leading man while Cybill Shepherd and Ryan O’Neal brought warmth and charm to the story. The film became a modest success and remains a nostalgic favorite for fans of late 80s romantic comedies.
80s insight: The soundtrack featured the song After All by Cher and Peter Cetera which became a major hit and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song.