Taking Chance (2009)

Kernel Score: 80% · 227 ratings · Rated NR

Genres: Drama, War, TV Movie

Released: 2009-09-21

Runtime: 77 minutes

Where to watch Taking Chance

  • Stream: HBO Max
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, a volunteer military escort accompanies the body of Lance Cpl. Chance Phelps to his hometown in Wyoming.

Taking Chance parents' guide: ages 10+

Parents need to know that Taking Chance is a respectful true-story drama about escorting a fallen soldier's body home.

  • Violence & scariness: A little — The film deals with the aftermath of war death though it avoids depicting combat directly.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Ross Katz

Cast

  • Kevin Bacon as LtCol Mike Strobl
  • Tom Aldredge as Charlie Fitts
  • Nicholas Art as Nate Strobl
  • Blanche Baker as Chris Phelps
  • Guy Boyd as Gary Hargrove
  • Gordon Clapp as Tom Garrett
  • Emily Wickersham as Kelley Phelps
  • Mike Colter as MGySgt Demetry
  • Enver Gjokaj as Corporal Arenz
  • Ann Dowd as Gretchen

Taking Chance FAQ

Is Taking Chance good?

Taking Chance has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 227 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Taking Chance?

In the US you can stream Taking Chance on HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Taking Chance OK for kids?

Taking Chance is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 10+. Parents need to know that Taking Chance is a respectful true-story drama about escorting a fallen soldier's body home.

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