Sign in
Trailer

Lucky Grandma

2020Movie1 h 27 min

ComedyCrime
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic717.3Rotten Tomatoes95%72%

A quirky, hopeful comedy movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for romance, scares or big ideas.

Movies with

Story

Respect your elders.

In New York City's Chinatown, an ornery, chain-smoking Chinese grandma goes all in at the casino, landing herself on the wrong side of luck — and in the middle of a gang war.

Feels like

  • Cultural Comedy
  • Gangster Farce
  • Elder Protagonist
  • NYC Chinatown Setting
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Wholesome yet Edgy
  • Family Bonding
  • Underdog Story
  • Dark Humor

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Sasie Sealy
Written by
Sasie Sealy, Banban Cheng
Produced by
Krista Parris, Cara Marcous
Music by
Andrew Orkin

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 22, 2020 · 1 h 27 min · Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use

Released
October 22, 2020
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
cn, Chinese
Made in
United States
Available in
20 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Lucky Grandma?"

Questions about Lucky Grandma

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lucky Grandma?

PrimePhiloThe RokuKanopyPluto TVFandorRakuten VikiAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

In the United States, Lucky Grandma streams on Prime, Philo, and Fandor, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Pluto TV, Rakuten Viki, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Lucky Grandma worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 71). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (69).

Is Lucky Grandma okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Yes: its content advisories are violence, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Lucky Grandma make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Lucky Grandma?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.