The movie It Could Happen to You stars Nicolas Cage as Charlie Lang and Bridget Fonda as Yvonne Biasi. It was released in 1994 and is based on a true story.
Charlie Lang is a good-hearted cop who is happily married to his wife Muriel, played by Rosie Perez. However, their financial situation is strained as they are struggling to pay for their mortgage and Muriel wants to live a lavish lifestyle.
One day, Charlie and Yvonne strike up a friendly conversation at the diner where she works. When he realizes he has no money to tip her, Charlie offers to split his lottery winnings with her if he wins. They both laugh it off, but to everyone's surprise, Charlie's numbers come up and he wins $4 million.
True to his word, Charlie shares the winnings with Yvonne, much to the delight and disbelief of Yvonne and her family. However, Muriel is not happy with the arrangement and becomes more and more resentful as the story unfolds.
As the media attention intensifies, the situation becomes more complicated. Muriel hires a lawyer and demands half the money, even though she didn't contribute to the lottery ticket. Charlie's colleagues at the police department also become embroiled in the drama, with some trying to take advantage of the situation.
Throughout the movie, the themes of honesty and kindness prevail as Charlie and Yvonne try to navigate the legal and personal challenges that come with winning the lottery. The ending is heartwarming and satisfying, leaving audiences with a feel-good message and a reminder that good things can happen to good people.