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A Simple Twist of Fate

  • 1994
  • PG-13
  • 1h 46m
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6.3/10
6.4K
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Steve Martin in A Simple Twist of Fate (1994)
His life was emotionally closed off from the world, until an orphaned baby showed up at his house.
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His life was emotionally closed off from the world, until an orphaned baby showed up at his house.His life was emotionally closed off from the world, until an orphaned baby showed up at his house.His life was emotionally closed off from the world, until an orphaned baby showed up at his house.

  • Director
    • Gillies MacKinnon
  • Writers
    • George Eliot
    • Steve Martin
  • Stars
    • Steve Martin
    • Gabriel Byrne
    • Laura Linney
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    6.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gillies MacKinnon
    • Writers
      • George Eliot
      • Steve Martin
    • Stars
      • Steve Martin
      • Gabriel Byrne
      • Laura Linney
    • 52User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Steve Martin
    Steve Martin
    • Michael McCann
    Gabriel Byrne
    Gabriel Byrne
    • John Newland
    Laura Linney
    Laura Linney
    • Nancy Lambert Newland
    Catherine O'Hara
    Catherine O'Hara
    • April Simon
    Alana Austin
    Alana Austin
    • Mathilda McCann - Age 10
    Alyssa Austin
    • Mathilda McCann - Age 5
    Alaina Mobley
    • Mathilda McCann - Age 3
    Callie Mobley
    • Mathilda McCann - Age 3
    Victoria Evans
    • Mathilda McCann - Age 1
    Elizabeth Evans
    • Mathilda McCann - Age 1
    Stephen Baldwin
    Stephen Baldwin
    • Tanny Newland
    Byron Jennings
    Byron Jennings
    • Keating
    Michael Des Barres
    Michael Des Barres
    • Bryce
    • (as Michael des Barres)
    Tim Ware
    Tim Ware
    • Rob
    David Dwyer
    David Dwyer
    • Joe the Bartender
    Tom Even
    • Dod the Cop
    Ed Grady
    Ed Grady
    • Judge Marcus
    Amelia Campbell
    Amelia Campbell
    • Marsha Swanson
    • Director
      • Gillies MacKinnon
    • Writers
      • George Eliot
      • Steve Martin
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Loosely based on the 1861 novel Silas Marner by George Eliot.
    • Goofs
      When Tanny crashes the Mercedes, a large plastic hubcap is shown flying through the air. His car has original Mercedes alloy wheels. The steering wheel with the deploying airbag shown in the picture does not belong to the Mercedes either.
    • Quotes

      Judge Marcus: As a judge, I'm always interested in the exact moment when someone's argument falls apart.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Quiz Show/Milk Money/A Simple Twist of Fate/A Good Man in Africa/What Happened Was... (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Past Three O'Clock
      Piano Arranged by Mark McKenzie
      Performed by The Young Singers of Callanwolde Choir

    User reviews52

    Featured review

    Steve Martin shows true depth as an actor in this film!

    Hello, This is a favorite film of mine, because Steve Martin plays the lead role with both deep sincerity and passion. I have seen him in many comedic roles, and yes he makes me laugh at the time. However, I have enjoyed him just as much playing a sad miser with a heart of gold. Everyone must see this movie for his acting alone. It really makes me think twice about Steve Martin as an actor.
    • joeo-3
    • Jun 23, 2000
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 2, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Un giro del destino
    • Filming locations
      • Buford, Georgia, USA
    • Production company
      • Touchstone Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,430,583
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,404,904
      • Sep 5, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,430,583
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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