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Mr. Destiny

Play trailer Poster for Mr. Destiny PG-13 1990 1h 51m Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Although Larry (James Belushi) has a comfortable middle-class life -- married to his teenage sweetheart (Linda Hamilton) and in an executive position at a sporting goods firm -- it still rankles him that he struck out in the last at-bat of his high school baseball championship. When he stumbles into an unfamiliar bar on his 35th birthday, the bartender (Michael Caine) fixes Larry a special cocktail that sends him back to that pivotal moment, allowing him the life he thought he wanted.
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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Jan 1, 2000
2/4
The movie is a slow march through foregone conclusions, and its curious passivity is underscored, if that is the word, by the quietest soundtrack I can remember. Go to Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) Oct 26, 2022
A film without a purpose, or a destination. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Fred Topel Showbiz Cheat Sheet Oct 12, 2020
A fun, sweet movie about learning to appreciate what you have when the grass isn't actually greener on the other side. Go to Full Review Chuck O'Leary Fantastica Daily Oct 8, 2005
2/5
A bland comic fantasy. Go to Full Review John Wirt Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) Aug 26, 2005
1/5
An awful redemption flick. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Aug 14, 2005
3/5
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thiago s @Thiagostone May 9, 2025 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, a história é fraca, os personagens sao fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes para fazer o filme ser bom. See more Octavio L @RT77321594 Jan 3, 2025 Fun until he continues to yearn for his old life. He completely ignores his kids and beautiful wife to chase after the life he hated previously. A total betrayal to himself. It’s like winning the lottery and complaining that you miss being broke. See more Rosana B @RosanaBotafogo Dec 29, 2024 Um filme deliciosamente maravilhoso, aquele filme de viagem no tempo que sempre nos remete ao "Efeito borboleta" e "Feitiço do tempo", que sempre me ganham pelo carisma e pela criatividade por imaginar o que poderia ter sido se não fossem os "se" da vida, muito cativante e agradável. James Belushi está incrível, meio atrapalhado, meio ingênuo, meio abobado e honesto. Maratonando os filmes dos anos 90 apaixonada e torcendo por mais filmes assim leves e divertidos... See more Kevin F @RT53835293 Aug 23, 2024 Underrated spin on Its a Wonderful Life. Jim Belushi and an excellent cast make for a nice trip through a classic story. See more LVH T @Vanhoof75 Dec 2, 2023 One of my favorite inspirational movies. It's definitely worth watching to reevalue one's life choices. My favorite movie of all-time is, It's A Wonderful Life, so it really resonates with me. See more Ben B @RT50492144 Jul 6, 2023 This movie resonates with anyone who has regrets in their life. See more Read all reviews
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James Orr

Director

Jim Belushi

Larry Joseph Burrows

Linda Hamilton

Ellen Jane Burrows

Michael Caine

Mike the Bartender at Universal Joint Bar

Jon Lovitz

Clip Metzler, Larry's Best Friend

Hart Bochner

Niles Pender

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Synopsis Although Larry (James Belushi) has a comfortable middle-class life -- married to his teenage sweetheart (Linda Hamilton) and in an executive position at a sporting goods firm -- it still rankles him that he struck out in the last at-bat of his high school baseball championship. When he stumbles into an unfamiliar bar on his 35th birthday, the bartender (Michael Caine) fixes Larry a special cocktail that sends him back to that pivotal moment, allowing him the life he thought he wanted.
Director
James Orr
Producer
Jim Cruickshank, James Orr
Screenwriter
James Orr, Jim Cruickshank
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co
Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners IV, Laurence Mark Productions
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 12, 1990, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 18, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$15.4M
Runtime
1h 51m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo, Dolby A
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