# Where to watch Chance of a Lifetime (1998) in the UK

> Chance of a Lifetime (1998) is currently available to stream in the UK on HBO Max Amazon Channel. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1998  
**Runtime:** 90 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.7/10  
**Genres:** Comedy, Drama, Romance, TV Movie  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T12:47:53.455Z)  

## Synopsis

Irreverent freelance investigative reporter Tom Maguire hits rock bottom when bigot editor in chief Ivan refuses to print his pieces anymore and his bad back most be operated, but his health insurance just expired. Sympathetic editor Irene Dunbar, feeling guilty she didn't save his job, volunteers for a fake marriage so he can use her insurance. The 'happy couple' in now constantly beleaguered by her mother and an insurance inspector, while each has his own affairs, but the co-habitation also seems to generate meaningful affection.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [HBO Max Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Chance%20of%20a%20Lifetime&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Chance of a Lifetime in the UK?**

Chance of a Lifetime (1998) is currently included in subscriptions to HBO Max Amazon Channel in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Is Chance of a Lifetime on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Chance of a Lifetime is currently included with: HBO Max Amazon Channel.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/152395/chance-of-a-lifetime-1998
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/3LJnG1EBnal8Ng2egOlcwoWdBOA.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/152395/chance-of-a-lifetime-1998.json

---

Generated by [ScreenSearch](https://www.screensearch.co.uk/) — a free UK-focused tool that answers "where can I watch this in the UK?" for any film or TV show. No accounts, no signup.