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Lucky (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Lucky is a 2011 comedy directed by Gil Cates Jr.. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $8,564 worldwide. Critics gave it 41 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$8.6K
Metascore
41
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Lucky (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Director
Gil Cates Jr.
Genre
Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Lucky About?

The premise of Lucky without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Ben's life takes an unexpected turn when he wins the lottery, suddenly making Lucy, the woman he’s long admired, within reach. As she becomes attainable, he finds himself caught between newfound love and escalating chaos. However, Lucy soon discovers a disturbing secret: Ben has a history of eliminating people who displease him. With a growing body count, she finds herself entangled in a dangerous game, desperately trying to conceal his actions while facing deadly consequences.

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Crew

The Director of Lucky

Directed by Gil Cates Jr..

From the director

More from Gil Cates Jr.

More films directed by Gil Cates Jr., best-rated first: Deal, $pent, The Surface and Life After Tomorrow.

Full filmography
Ratings

Lucky Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Lucky 41 on Metacritic.

Plot

Lucky Plot Summary

What happens in Lucky from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Vikram Kumar, often called Lucky, is a carefree graduate who believes in simple, earnest love. He is in love with Gowri, a television program anchor whose warmth is tempered by a practical edge. Gowri keeps Lucky at a respectful distance, aided by her loyal pug, Zoo Zoo. When Gowri resigns from her job to take on the role of creative head at a bustling advertising company, Lucky follows the trail to the workplace, only to discover that Gowri will be the one handling his interview and that she has no intention of letting him easily join her team.

Full summary

The whole story of Lucky, scene by scene

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Box office

Lucky Box Office

Lucky grossed $8,564 worldwide.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$8.6K

US & Canada
$8.6K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Lucky?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What is the real name of the character nicknamed Lucky?

Cars

Cars in Lucky

9 cars on screen, including the 2007 Cadillac Escalade and the 1992 Ford Taurus.

All 9 cars
  • 2007 Cadillac Escalade in Lucky 2007 Cadillac Escalade Important role
  • 1992 Ford Taurus in Lucky 1992 Ford Taurus Important role
  • 2008 Cadillac CTS in Lucky 2008 Cadillac CTS Minor role
  • Chevrolet Suburban Stretched Limousine in Lucky Chevrolet Suburban Stretched Limousine Minor role
Details

Lucky Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Tetemes összeg” and “מזל”.

Also known as
  • Tetemes összeg
  • מזל
  • Cara de Sorte
  • Късмет
  • Счастливчик
  • Norocosul
  • 彩票

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FAQ

Lucky FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Lucky, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Lucky?

Lucky runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was Lucky released?

Lucky was released on July 15, 2011.

Who directed Lucky?

Lucky was directed by Gil Cates Jr.

More films by Gil Cates Jr.

How much did Lucky make at the box office?

Lucky grossed $8,564 worldwide.

How is Lucky rated?

Lucky has 41 on Metacritic, 48% on TMDB, 3.0/5 on Letterboxd and 4.8/5 on Movie Insider.

Does Lucky have a post-credit scene?

No. Lucky has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Lucky in?

The original language of Lucky is French.

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