Chance at Romance

This week's easiest comedy pick in the US on PixL Amazon Channel is Chance at Romance. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. 67 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Erin Krakow's performance alone is worth the time investment. Start it on PixL Amazon Channel whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Chance at Romance is worth clearing space for. Chance at Romance gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Samantha Hart is delighted when her online "Chance at Romance" to photographer Heath Madsen eventually results in Heath sending her a first class ticket to visit. Upon arriving for what she expects to be a romantic weekend, however, she learns her online relationship with the widowed photographer was actually manufactured a matchmaking twelve year-old. Sam is anxious to end her trip as quickly as possible, but a nasty bout of weather extends her stay through the end of the week. Erin Krakow and Ryan McPartlin lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It was released in 2013. The timing in Chance at Romance is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Chance at Romance respects your intelligence. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Erin Krakow is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Chance at Romance was released in 2013, directed by Bradford May. The full 81-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.