Lucky You

2007·Movie
2h 4min·PG-13
45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Where to watch

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

Lucky You fingerprint

Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, games, and sports

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Change your game. Change your life.

A professional poker player whose astounding luck at the table fails to translate into his lonesome love life attempts to win the World Series of Poker while simultaneously earning the affections of a beautiful Las Vegas singer.
PokerRomantic DramaLas VegasCharacter-DrivenGamblingComplex RelationshipsWorld Series of PokerEmotional

Actors

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Loading video…

Questions about Lucky You

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lucky You legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lucky You worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 28%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lucky You rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Lucky You?

2 h 4 min

Lucky You runs 2 h 4 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lucky You?

Critics39
Audiences51

Not quite. Audiences rate Lucky You higher (51) than critics (39). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Lucky You a box office hit?

Budget$55 million
Box office$8 million

No. It cost about $55 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 15% of its budget.

What language is Lucky You in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Lucky You?

75AGARATAUAZBBBEBGBOBRBSBZCACH+61

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lucky You in 75 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lucky You use?

Artistic License – SportsAs Himself20 Minutes into the PastThe CameoJerk with a Heart of Gold"Well Done, Son" GuyReal-Person CameoBittersweet EndingReal Life Writes the PlotI Let You WinThe Magic Poker EquationAnti-Climax

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Lucky You, including Artistic License – Sports, As Himself, 20 Minutes into the Past.

HomeDiscoverMoviesShows