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Original release. Network. HBO. Release. January 16, 2009. ( 2009-01-16) Taking Chance is a 2009 American historical drama television film directed by Ross Katz, from a screenplay by Michael Strobl and Katz, based on the journal of the same name by Strobl, who also serves as military consultant.
- Ross Katz
- Civil Dawn Pictures, Motion Picture Corporation of America
- January 16, 2009 (Sundance), February 21, 2009 (United States)
- Kevin Bacon
Feb 21, 2009 · Based on a true story, Kevin Bacon plays LtCol Mike Strobl, who volunteers to accompany the body of a fallen Marine back to his hometown. The movie shows the respect and gratitude he receives from people along the way and his own reflections on the war.
- (15K)
- Drama, War
- Ross Katz
- 2009-02-21
A military officer's life is changed after taking an assignment to escort home the body of a 19-year-old Marine killed in Iraq. 8,581 IMDb 7.4 1 h 17 min 2009. X-Ray 18+.
- 77 min
- 5
Taking Chance is a 2009 drama film starring Kevin Bacon as Lt. Col. Mike Strobl, who accompanies the body of a fallen soldier to his hometown. The film has mixed reviews from critics and audiences, and is available on various streaming platforms.
- (688)
- Ross Katz
- TV-PG
- Kevin Bacon
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TV-PG | drama | 1 HR 18 MIN | 2009. WATCH NOW. A military officer's life is changed after taking an assignment to escort home the body of a 19-year-old Marine killed in Iraq. Watch Taking Chance online at HBO.com. Stream on any device any time. Explore cast information, synopsis and more.
Summaries. Based on real-life events, Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, a volunteer military escort officer, accompanies the body of 19-year-old Marine Chance Phelps back to his hometown of Dubois, Wyoming. In April, 2004, casualties mount in Iraq.