The true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night who became a phenomenon after being chosen for -- and ultimately winning -- Britain's ... Read allThe true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night who became a phenomenon after being chosen for -- and ultimately winning -- Britain's Got Talent (2007).The true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night who became a phenomenon after being chosen for -- and ultimately winning -- Britain's Got Talent (2007).
- Awards
- 3 wins & 5 nominations
Alex Macqueen
- Dr. Thorpe
- (as Alex MacQueen)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThough being a decent singer, James Corden's singing was done by the real-life Paul Potts.
- GoofsWhere Paul is waiting for Julz as she finishes work, as she comes round the corner there is an EE (Everything Everywhere) store visible behind her. EE didn't exist at this time.
- SoundtracksAllegro Con Brio from Symphony No. 25 in G Minor
Written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Capella Istropolitana
Conducted by Barry Wordsworth
Licensed courtesy of Naxos Rights US Inc
Featured review
Heartwarming film for all
I saw the film One Chance prior to it's official USA opening, at the Aspen Film Festival, where it received enthusiastic applause and cheering from the audience. Although I am a long-time fan of its subject, British operatic tenor Paul Potts, it is not just "good if you like Paul Potts" but really, really good for anyone. Tony-award winner James Corden is excellent as Paul Potts, as is the rest of the cast, and the film is a first-class production all round. It is heartwarming and inspirational--and humorous--as it tells the story of a man who was born with an immense talent but bullied all his life for being "different." It is full of gorgeous music and full of romance as it follows the story of Paul and his wife, through difficulties--almost unbelievable, except it's true--that almost forced him to give up his dream, until it all came down to just One Chance to make his dreams come true. I would give it more than "two thumbs up" if I had more thumbs!
- landersbkwrm
- Oct 5, 2013
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- Also known as
- Untitled Paul Potts Project
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $101,196
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $33,405
- Oct 12, 2014
- Gross worldwide
- $10,900,434
- Runtime1 hour 43 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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