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One Chance

6.720131h 43m12MovieDramaComedyMusic

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.

DirectorDavid Frankel
WriterJustin Zackham
ProducersHarvey Weinstein·Bob Weinstein

Where to watch

Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by David Frankel

JCJames Corden
James Corden
Paul Potts
ARAlexandra Roach
Alexandra Roach
Julz
JWJulie Walters
Julie Walters
Yvonne
CMColm Meaney
Colm Meaney
Roland Potts
JRJemima Rooper
Jemima Rooper
Hydrangea
MCMackenzie Crook
Mackenzie Crook
Braddon
TGTrystan Gravelle
Trystan Gravelle
Matthew
SOSion Tudor Owen
Sion Tudor Owen
Choirmaster
AMAlex Macqueen
Alex Macqueen
Dr. Thorpe
MLMiriam Lucia
Miriam Lucia
Signora Fiorentino
STStanley Townsend
Stanley Townsend
Luciano Pavarotti
DBDi Botcher
Di Botcher
Nurse

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One Chance — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams One Chance?

One Chance isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is One Chance on Netflix?

No, One Chance is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is One Chance on Amazon Prime Video?

One Chance isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch One Chance for free?

One Chance isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is One Chance based on a true story?

Yes — One Chance is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).