# One Chance (2013)

> A shy Welsh shop clerk risks humiliation and setbacks to pursue opera, finding a life-changing stage through Britain's Got Talent.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/121589

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Music
- Director: David Frankel
- Cast: James Corden, Alexandra Roach, Julie Walters, Colm Meaney, Jemima Rooper, Mackenzie Crook, Trystan Gravelle, Sion Tudor Owen
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1196956/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, sentimental, witty, feel good movie night, music film marathon

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