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As Luck Would Have It

2011·Movie
1h 38min
45
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some satire and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Everyday modern life, society, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Roberto is an unemployed publicist who achieved success when he thought of a famous slogan: "Coca-Cola, the spark of life." Now he is a desperate man, trying to remember the happy days, back to the hotel where he spent the honeymoon with his wife. However, instead of the hotel, he finds a museum built around the Roman theater in the city. While walking through the ruins, he has an accident, an iron rod sticks into his head and leaves him completely paralyzed. If he tries to move he would die. Roberto becomes the focus of the media, which will change his life ...
Dark SatireMedia CircusCapitalism CritiqueTragicomicSpanish CinemaSocial CommentaryEthical DilemmaIntense DramaCharacter-Driven

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream As Luck Would Have It legally?

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

Is As Luck Would Have It worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 38%, and Metacritic 32). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is As Luck Would Have It?

1 h 38 min

As Luck Would Have It runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on As Luck Would Have It?

Critics35
Audiences55

Not quite. Audiences rate As Luck Would Have It higher (55) than critics (35). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is As Luck Would Have It in?

SpanishFrenchPolish

It was made in Spanish, with some French, Polish. Produced in Spain, France, United States.

In how many countries can I watch As Luck Would Have It?

6AUBEFRJPNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for As Luck Would Have It in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.