

One Chance
“The incredible true story of an underdog who never gave up.”
This film follows the remarkable and inspirational true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night.
Where to watch One Chance in United States
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Where is One Chance streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| Australia | Britbox Apple TV Channel | JustWatch TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Brazil | Diamond Films Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Japan | Plus GAGA Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About One Chance
One Chance is a 2013 English-language drama, comedy and music film directed by David Frankel. The cast is led by James Corden, Alexandra Roach, Julie Walters. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy.
One Chance was produced by Relevant Entertainment, Syco Television, and Weston Pictures and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on September 9, 2013, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $11 million worldwide.
- Director
- David Frankel
- Writers
- Justin Zackham
- Release date
- September 9, 2013
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Box office
- $11 million
- Production
- Relevant Entertainment, Syco Television, Weston Pictures
One Chance cast & crew
One Chance was directed by David Frankel and written by Justin Zackham.
The cast features James Corden as Paul Potts, Alexandra Roach as Julz, Julie Walters as Yvonne, Colm Meaney as Roland Potts, Jemima Rooper as Hydrangea, and Mackenzie Crook as Braddon.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Theodore Shapiro, cinematography is by Florian Ballhaus, and it was produced by Harvey Weinstein and Michael Menchel.
Is One Chance worth watching?
One Chance holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 319 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, comedy, and music, One Chance is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch One Chance
In United States, you can stream One Chance on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla, and The Roku Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of One Chance

James Corden
Paul Potts

Alexandra Roach
Julz

Julie Walters
Yvonne

Colm Meaney
Roland Potts

Jemima Rooper
Hydrangea

Mackenzie Crook
Braddon

Trystan Gravelle
Matthew

Sion Tudor Owen
Choirmaster

Alex Macqueen
Dr. Thorpe

Miriam Lucia
Signora Fiorentino

Stanley Townsend
Luciano Pavarotti

Di Botcher
Nurse
One Chance — FAQs
▸Where can I watch One Chance in United States?
One Chance is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is One Chance on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — One Chance is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is One Chance in?
One Chance is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is One Chance?
One Chance runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is One Chance rated?
One Chance is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 319 ratings.











