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Half a Chance

7.019201h 10mMovieDrama

A convict being transported to Australia from England in the 1800's saves the life of a young girl during a shipwreck. Ten years later in England, she meets a brilliant attorney with secrets in his past.

DirectorRobert Thornby

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Cast · Directed by Robert Thornby

MHMahlon Hamilton
Mahlon Hamilton
John Steele
MMMary McAllister
Mary McAllister
Jocelyn Wray, 10 years old
LRLillian Rich
Lillian Rich
Jocelyn Wray, 20 years old
SASidney Ainsworth
Sidney Ainsworth
Jack Ronsdale
JGJohn Gough
John Gough
'Snowbird' Joe
JCJosephine Crowell
Josephine Crowell
Mother Rogers
TM
Tom Maguire
Judge Wray
WT
Wilton Taylor
Jim Gillett
WW
William Lion West
Tom Rogers

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Half a Chance — streaming FAQ

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Half a Chance isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Half a Chance on Netflix?

No, Half a Chance is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Half a Chance on Amazon Prime Video?

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Half a Chance isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Half a Chance?

Half a Chance hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 12, 1920. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.