It Could Happen to You (1994)

In the heart of New York City, Charlie Lang, a dedicated NYPD officer with a spirit as generous as it is humble, lives a simple life with his wife, Muriel. Their world takes an unexpected spin when they win a $4 million lottery jackpot. However, it's not the money that causes a rift, but a promise made in jest. On the day of their windfall, Charlie finds himself cashless at a local diner where Yvonne Biasi, a hardworking waitress grappling with bankruptcy, serves him. To make amends for his lack of a tip, he pledges half of his potential lottery winnings to her, unaware that his ticket is about to turn their lives upside down. When the lottery numbers fall in their favor, Charlie's integrity won't allow him to break his promise to Yvonne, even as Muriel's greed grows. Muriel, who envisages a life of glittering extravagance with their newfound wealth, is outraged by Charlie's decision. She is determined to keep every penny for herself, even if it means leaving her husband. Caught in a whirlwind of sudden wealth, steadfast integrity, and unrestrained greed, "It Could Happen to You" explores the life-altering choices made when fortune knocks on the door unexpectedly. Will Charlie and Muriel's ordinary life survive the extraordinary twist of fate? What happens when a promise made in jest becomes a reality? This heartwarming tale of sincerity and avarice unravels what truly happens when dreams come true.

It Could Happen to You is a comedy movie featuring Nicolas Cage and directed by Andrew Bergman.

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