Mr. Destiny
A regretful baseball miss opens the door to a magical alternate life, forcing a powerless man to reconsider what happiness really means.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Slow
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- warm
- wistful
- gentle
- lazy sunday
- comfort viewing
What critics said
Critics generally found the familiar alternate-life premise pleasant but overly passive and predictable.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Mike offers Larry access to an imagined version of life in which he made the decisive baseball shot.
Larry's childhood baseball miss functions as the emotional source of his lifelong regret and wish for another fate.
Larry discovers that the more successful alternative life also carries problems and drawbacks.
The mysterious bartender Mike initiates Larry's journey through an alternative existence.
Films like Mr. Destiny, and why
It's a Wonderful Life
Shared wish-fulfillment fantasy, romantic comedy structure, and discovery of gratitude for ordinary life.
The Family Man
Shared alternate-life premise, warm self-discovery, and romantic fantasy tone.
Bedazzled
Shared magical intervention, everyday dissatisfaction, and comedic reconsideration of personal choices.
The Holiday
Shared high-concept romantic comedy built around a protagonist imagining a different path.
Movie Details
- Director
- James Orr
- Release Date
- 1990-10-12
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (237)
Cast
- Jim Belushi
- Linda Hamilton
- Michael Caine
- Jon Lovitz
- Hart Bochner
- Bill McCutcheon
- Rene Russo
- Jay O. Sanders
- Maury Chaykin
- Pat Corley
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Mr. Destiny about?
- A regretful baseball miss opens the door to a magical alternate life, forcing a powerless man to reconsider what happiness really means.
- What is Mr. Destiny like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Mr. Destiny as slow, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Mr. Destiny violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Mr. Destiny.
- What did critics think of Mr. Destiny?
- Critics generally found the familiar alternate-life premise pleasant but overly passive and predictable.
- Which films are like Mr. Destiny?
- Films with a similar feel include It's a Wonderful Life, The Family Man, Bedazzled, and The Holiday.
- How long is Mr. Destiny?
- Mr. Destiny runs 110 minutes.
- Where can I watch Mr. Destiny?
- In United States, Mr. Destiny is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
