Not the Most Lucky Day

1967Movie1 h 26 min

61
DecentGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, slow-burning comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

One day in the life of a simple Soviet family. Spouses Stepanov's on that day decided to terminate the marriage, for which they need to appear in the people's court. This day is not the most successful for them. They leave their little daughter Dunya to the brother of Nadya Stepanova — Nikita. But for him this is also not a very successful day: recording on the radio, an exam at a theater institute, and even a quarrel with his girlfriend...

Feels like

  • Soviet Slice-of-Life
  • Family Drama
  • Relationship Troubles
  • Everyday Humor
  • 1960s USSR
  • Gentle Melancholy
  • Character Study
  • Domestic Realism
  • Relatable Struggles

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Directed by
Yuri Yegorov
Music by
Mark Fradkin

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Facts

May 8, 1967 · 1 h 26 min · Comedy, Romance

Released
May 8, 1967
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Not the Most Lucky Day worth watching?"

Questions about Not the Most Lucky Day

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Not the Most Lucky Day worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6).

Is Not the Most Lucky Day okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Not the Most Lucky Day make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is Not the Most Lucky Day good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 4 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Not the Most Lucky Day in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.