Logan Lucky (2017): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending
Logan Lucky is a 2017 comedy drama directed by Steven Soderbergh, starring Channing Tatum, Farrah Mackenzie and Katie Holmes. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $48.5 million worldwide on a $29 million budget. It won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Best Supporting Actor in a Film at the Saturn Awards 2018. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Steven Soderbergh
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- ARP Sélection
- Budget
- $29M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Logan Lucky About?
The premise of Logan Lucky without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
Two brothers, skilled in their own ways, plan an audacious heist during a NASCAR race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Recruiting a ragtag team of family and friends, they descend into the tunnels beneath the track, aiming to steal millions. Their elaborate plan faces unexpected complications as they attempt to outwit a persistent FBI agent and the sheer chaos of the racing event, all while risking everything for a chance at a life-changing score.
Logan Lucky Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- prison
- heist
- bartender
- singing
- bar
- stealing money
- fireman
- beauty pageant
- revenge
- redemption
- investigation
- caper
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- prison fight
- robbery
- birthday
- stadium
- nascar
- little girl
- amputee
- money
- west virginia
- bar fight
- white trash
- prison riot
- surprise ending
- ensemble cast
- fbi agent
- car repair
- miner
- fired from a job
- hairdresser
- reference to fast and furious
- one armed man
- setting a car on fire
- car on fire
- salt
- sentenced to prison
- birthday cake
- vomiting
- pipe
- smoke
- iraq war veteran
- explosives expert
- homemade explosive
- tunnel
- female agent
- beer
- product placement
- reference to game of thrones
- englishman abroad
Logan Lucky Cast
Channing Tatum leads the cast, with Farrah Mackenzie and Katie Holmes. Directed by Steven Soderbergh; 15 actors are credited in all.
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Director Steven Soderbergh
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Logan Lucky Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Logan Lucky 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10. Our Echo Score gives it 75/100, strongest in character & emotion (80) and weakest in rewatch factor (60).
Logan Lucky Echo Score Breakdown
Logan Lucky delivers a light-hearted heist experience with balanced strengths in craft, performances, and playful energy. Critics highlight Soderbergh’s confident direction and ensemble’s charm while many viewers appreciate its straightforward wit and heart, though some cite uneven pacing and limited suspense. The film’s modest originality and occasional narrative gaps temper its impact. Overall, ‘Logan Lucky’ emerges as an enjoyable, if not deeply memorable, summer caper that offers reliable entertainment with modest rewards on repeat viewings.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 78
In terms of direction and production design, the film benefits from Soderbergh’s assured style and measured staging. Critics praise its loose, no-fuss confidence and the crisp compositional framing, while viewers note a visually pleasing, if familiar, approach. Editing maintains clarity through both dialogue-driven banter and light suspense scenes. Net effect: solid, professional craftsmanship.
- Character & Emotion 80
When it comes to acting and emotional resonance, the ensemble delivers consistent warmth and chemistry. Reviewers commend Tatum’s easy charm and Driver’s brooding depth, supported by an animated supporting cast. Although some find characterizations lightly sketched or stereotypical, the interplay fosters genuine engagement. Overall, performances sustain an inviting, if modestly nuanced, rapport.
- Story & Flow 65
In terms of plot coherence and pacing, the narrative offers a straightforward heist structure with intermittent clever twists. While some viewers find the storyline disjointed or slow to build, critics appreciate its generous humor and simple rewards. The film foregoes high-stakes suspense for amiable detours, resulting in a serviceable, though not groundbreaking, flow.
- Sensory Experience 70
When considering soundtrack and visual cohesion, the movie maintains a consistent flavor of Southern ambiance. A restrained score underscores comedic and suspense sequences without overwhelming, and the sound mixing supports clear dialogue and practical effects. Some viewers note an absence of striking visual flourishes, yielding a balanced but unremarkable sensory layer.
- Rewatch Factor 60
Regarding replay value, ‘Logan Lucky’ offers modest incentives for repeat viewings. Deeper observation reveals small narrative and performance nuances noted by some critics, yet others find the film easily forgettable after its initial charm fades. The approachable tone and accessible humor grant light repeat appeal, though it may not sustain long-term fascination.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 92% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 76%
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Metacritic 78 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 67% User score
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Letterboxd 3.5 /5
620 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.5 /5
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Logan Lucky Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Logan Lucky from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
West Virginian Jimmy Logan (Channing Tatum) faces a tough break when he is laid off from his construction position at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, due to a breach of contract stemming from undisclosed health issues. His life revolves around his daughter, Sadie (Farrah Mackenzie), who lives with his ex-wife, Bobbie Jo (Katie Holmes), her current husband, Moody (David Denman), and their two sons. As Sadie participates in beauty pageants, Jimmy’s sister, Mellie (Riley Keough), is the one who styles her hair. When Bobbie Jo and Moody plan to move to Lynchburg for Moody’s new car dealership, Jimmy becomes concerned, fearing the distance will cut into his time with Sadie.
Full summary
The whole story of Logan Lucky, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Logan Lucky Box Office & Budget
Logan Lucky grossed $48.5 million worldwide on a $29 million budget, 1.7 times what it cost. $27.8 million came from the US and Canada and $20.7 million (43%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$48.5M
1.7× its budget
- US & Canada
- $27.8M
- International
- $20.7M
- Budget
- $29M
Logan Lucky Awards & Nominations
Logan Lucky won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Best Supporting Actor in a Film at the Saturn Awards 2018. Its biggest night was the Saturn Awards 2018, with 1 win from 2 nominations.
1 win3 nominations2 ceremonies
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Saturn Awards 2018 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Supporting Actor in a Film
- Nominated Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Film
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Artios Awards 2018 1 nomination- Nominated Big Budget – Comedy
Logan Lucky Trailers & Videos
18 videos: 3 trailers, 13 teasers, 1 clip and 1 featurette.
- Trailer LOGAN LUCKY – UK Trailer – Starring: Channing Tatum, Adam Driver & Daniel Craig
- Trailer LOGAN LUCKY - 60" Trailer - Starring: Channing Tatum, Seth MacFarlane, Daniel Craig
- Teaser LOGAN LUCKY | "Cast" TV Spot
- Teaser LOGAN LUCKY | "Just Fired" TV Spot
How Well Do You Know Logan Lucky?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What song does Jimmy and his daughter Sadie discuss at the beginning of the movie?
Cars in Logan Lucky
58 cars on screen, including the 1973 Chevrolet Nova and the 1983 Ford F-100.
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2016 Ford Shelby GT 350 Important role
Logan Lucky Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “Щасливчики Логани” and “Der Hillbilly Coup”.
- Also known as
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- Щасливчики Логани
- Der Hillbilly Coup
- Loganovi parťáci
- แผนปล้นลัคกี้ โชคดีนะโลแกน
- La suerte de los Logan
- لوگان خوششانس
- La estafa de los Logan
- Δες πώς κλέβουν οι άλλοι μισοί
- Loganovi srečneži
- La sort dels Logan
- Vụ Cướp May Rủi
- Loganlar omadi
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- 羅根好好運
- Şanslı Logan
- Logan Lucky: Miliónová lúpež
- Logan Lucky: Roubo em Família
- Sorte à Logan
- Loganų sėkmė
- Loganam veicas
- ローガン・ラッキー
- La truffa dei Logan
- Logan Lucky - A tuti balhé
- 神偷联盟
- 幸运的罗根
- Удача Логана
- Лаки Логан
- לוגאן לאקי
- Le destin des Logan
- Удача Лохана
- Късметът на Логан
- 로건 럭키
- Cursa norocului
- 盧根急轉彎, ლოგანის იღბალი
- Vụ Trộm May Rủi
- Logani õnn
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Logan Lucky FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Logan Lucky, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Logan Lucky?
Logan Lucky runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was Logan Lucky released?
Logan Lucky was released on August 18, 2017.
Who directed Logan Lucky?
Logan Lucky was directed by Steven Soderbergh.
More films by Steven Soderbergh Who is in the cast of Logan Lucky?
Logan Lucky stars Channing Tatum, Farrah Mackenzie and Katie Holmes, among 15 credited actors.
How much did Logan Lucky make at the box office?
Logan Lucky grossed $48.5 million worldwide ($27.8 million domestic, $20.7 million international) on a budget of $29 million.
How is Logan Lucky rated?
Logan Lucky has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
What awards did Logan Lucky win?
Logan Lucky won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Best Supporting Actor in a Film at the Saturn Awards 2018.
Does Logan Lucky have a post-credit scene?
No. Logan Lucky has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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