It Could Happen to You

A cop. A waitress. A lottery ticket.

1994 • 101 min • Comedy · Drama · Romance

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Synopsis

Charlie Lang is a simple, kindhearted New York City cop. When he realizes he has no money to tip waitress Yvonne Biasi, Lang offers her half the winnings of his lottery ticket. Amazingly, the ticket happens to be a winner, in the sum of $4 million. True to his word, Lang proceeds to share the prize money with Biasi, which infuriates his greedy wife, Muriel. Not content with the arrangement, Muriel begins scheming to take all the money.

Our family guide

Best from age 10

Movie Knight Score

957 reviews

67 Audience · 957 · 100%

A kind cop promises half his lottery winnings to a waitress as a tip. When the ticket wins millions, his greedy wife tries to get all the money, leading to a heartwarming story about unexpected fortune and honesty.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

Infidelity hinted at
Disputes over money

What it models well

Honesty and integrity
Generosity towards others
Finding true happiness

Talk about it after

The true value of money and possessions
Keeping promises and being trustworthy
Dealing with unexpected changes in life

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