The Luck of Ginger Coffey

1964Movie1 h 40 min

68
GoodGoodWatch score
68
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

An out-of-work Irish immigrant in Montreal remains hopeful that his luck is about to change but his disillusioned family grow tired of his constant lying, pigheadedness and instability.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Directed by
Irvin Kershner
Written by
Brian Moore
Produced by
Leon Roth

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Facts

September 21, 1964 · 1 h 40 min · Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 21, 1964
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
6 countries

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Questions about The Luck of Ginger Coffey

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Luck of Ginger Coffey worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.8).

Is The Luck of Ginger Coffey plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching The Luck of Ginger Coffey?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 3 for hopefulness.