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Lucky

2017·Movie
1h 28min·NR
81
GreatGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Wholesome and moving

  • Wholesome8
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Everyday modern life and faith and meaning

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Follows the journey of a 90-year-old atheist and the quirky characters that inhabit his off-the-map desert town. He finds himself at the precipice of life, thrust into a journey of self-exploration.
Philosophical Character StudyContemplative & PoignantAtheism & SpiritualityAging & MortalityQuirky Small-Town LifeExistential ReflectionWarm-HeartedDeliberate Pacing

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Lucky

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lucky legally?

Lucky is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. 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 worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lucky rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Lucky?

1 h 28 min

Lucky runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lucky?

Critics89
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate Lucky higher (89) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Lucky in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Lucky?

49AEARATAUBEBGBOBRBZCACHCLCOCV+35

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lucky in 49 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lucky use?

Alliterative NameOne-Winged AngelOne-Word TitleButt-MonkeyAll for NothingHeroic SacrificeBig BadExtremely Short TimespanEvil Is HammyLeprechaunBookendsAll-CGI Cartoon

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Lucky, including Alliterative Name, One-Winged Angel, One-Word Title.