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Call Me Lucky

2015·Movie
1h 46min

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Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence3

Heart

Cathartic and moving

  • Catharsis9
  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and dark humor

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Dark Humor8
  • Satire & Parody6

World

A real life story, show business, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout dialogue, characters, and direction

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

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About

An inspiring, triumphant and wickedly funny portrait of one of comedy’s most enigmatic and important figures, CALL ME LUCKY tells the story of Barry Crimmins, a beer-swilling, politically outspoken and whip-smart comic whose efforts in the 70s and 80s fostered the talents of the next generation of standup comedians. But beneath Crimmins’ gruff, hard-drinking, curmudgeonly persona lay an undercurrent of rage stemming from his long-suppressed and horrific abuse as a child – a rage that eventually found its way out of the comedy clubs and television shows and into the political arena.
Stand-Up Comedy DocumentaryPolitical Activism PortraitTrauma and RecoveryComedy History ArchiveWickedly Sharp WitEmotional CatharsisAnti-Establishment SpiritBiographical Insight

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Call Me Lucky

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Where can I stream Call Me Lucky legally?

Call Me Lucky is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Call Me Lucky worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Call Me Lucky rated?

Strong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Call Me Lucky?

1 h 46 min

Call Me Lucky runs 1 h 46 min.

Is Call Me Lucky based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Call Me Lucky?

Critics74
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 74 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see Call Me Lucky much the same way.

What language is Call Me Lucky in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Call Me Lucky?

7AUCAGBGGIENZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Call Me Lucky in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.