Chances Are is a romantic comedy film that was released in 1989. It stars Cybill Shepherd, Robert Downey Jr., Ryan O'Neal, and Mary Stuart Masterson.
The film begins with Louie Jeffries, a successful lawyer who is happily married to Corinne. On their first wedding anniversary, the couple goes out to celebrate, and while Louie is crossing the street, he is struck and killed by a car.
Twenty-three years later, Alex Finch, a college student, begins to have strange dreams about Louie and his former life. He soon realizes that he is Louie Jeffries reincarnated and sets out to find his former family.
Alex's search leads him to Louie's old home where he meets his daughter Miranda. She is immediately drawn to him, and the two begin to develop a relationship.
As Alex spends more time with Miranda and Louie's friends, he begins to remember his former life, his wife Corinne, and his best friend Philip Trauner. He discovers that Corinne is now engaged to Philip and must decide whether to reveal his true identity to her.
The film explores the themes of reincarnation, love, and second chances. It received mixed reviews from critics but was a commercial success at the box office. It is known for its memorable soundtrack, which features songs by Elvis Presley, The Four Tops, and The Temptations.