A Simple Twist of Fate

A twist of fate brought them something wonderful... Each other!

19941h 46m6.1(132 votes)

FamilyComedyDrama

Synopsis

When Michael McCann is thrown over by the woman he loves, he becomes something of a misanthrope and a miser, spending all of his spare money on collectible gold coins. Living in the same town is an affluent family with two sons: John and Tanny. Tanny's a wild boy, whom John cannot control, and one n…

A Simple Twist of Fate (1994) is a family, comedy, and drama film directed by Gillies MacKinnon. It stars Steve Martin, Gabriel Byrne, and Laura Linney. The film runs for 1 hour 46 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.1 out of 10 from 132 votes.

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Director

Gillies MacKinnon

Cast

Steve Martin

Michael McCann

Gabriel Byrne

John Newland

Laura Linney

Nancy Lambert Newland

Catherine O'Hara

April Simon

Alana Austin

Mathilda McCann - Age 10

Stephen Baldwin

Tanny Newland

Byron Jennings

Keating

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Who stars in A Simple Twist of Fate?

A Simple Twist of Fate stars Steve Martin, Gabriel Byrne, Laura Linney, and Catherine O'Hara, and was directed by Gillies MacKinnon.

How long is A Simple Twist of Fate?

A Simple Twist of Fate has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes.

When did A Simple Twist of Fate come out?

A Simple Twist of Fate was released in 1994.

What genre is A Simple Twist of Fate?

A Simple Twist of Fate is a family, comedy, and drama film.

Is A Simple Twist of Fate worth watching?

A Simple Twist of Fate holds an average audience score of 6.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.