The Bachelor is a 1999 romantic comedy-drama film directed by Gary Sinyor. It is a remake of the 1925 film Seven Chances and stars Chris O'Donnell and Renée Zellweger. The plot revolves around a man who, in order to inherit a vast family fortune, must find a bride before his 30th birthday. The film marks Mariah Carey's acting debut and received negative reviews from critics.