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Once in a Lifetime (1994)

PG-13 · 1994-10-02 · 1h 36m · EN
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After losing her husband and baby daughter to a fire, Daphne Fields raises her deaf son while beginning a writing career. Hollywood loves her scripts, but her heart remains with her son Andrew, under the care of Headmaster Matthew Dane at an eastern boarding school. Daphne finally seems to have rediscovered love in her leading man. But an accident leaves her hospitalized, contemplating her life, fate and her best chance for love.

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Michael MillerDirectorSyrie Astrahan JameWriter

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Lindsay WagnerLindsay WagnerDaphne FieldsBarry BostwickBarry BostwickDr. Matthew DaneDuncan RegehrDuncan RegehrJustin WakefieldAmy AquinoAmy AquinoBarberaRex SmithRex SmithJeffrey FieldsDarrell Thomas UtleyDarrell Thomas UtleyAndrewFran BennettFran BennettDr. Liz WellsDebra SullivanDebra SullivanHarrietMichael MitzMichael MitzHowardMichael LaskinMichael LaskinThe PediatricianDawn JefforyDawn JefforyCounsellor for the DeafMark DavenportMark DavenportSam

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What is Once in a Lifetime about?

After losing her husband and baby daughter to a fire, Daphne Fields raises her deaf son while beginning a writing career. Hollywood loves her scripts, but her heart remains with her son Andrew, under the care of Headmaster Matthew Dane at an eastern boarding school. Daphne finally seems to have rediscovered love in her leading man. But an accident leaves her hospitalized, contemplating her life, fate and her best chance for love.

How long is Once in a Lifetime?

Once in a Lifetime has a runtime of 96 minutes.