Happy-Go-Lucky (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1972, Happy-Go-Lucky is a comedy and drama film directed by Vasiliy Shukshin, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. A sadly humorous story about a Siberian tractor driver, Ivan Rastorguyev, traveling with his wife to a Black Sea resort, and about their first visit to Moscow.
Who’s in it. Happy-Go-Lucky stars Vasiliy Shukshin as Иван Сергеевич Расторгуев — алтайский хлебороб-тракторист, Lidiya Fedoseyeva-Shukshina as Nyura Rastorgueva, Vsevolod Sanayev as Professor and Zinoviy Gerdt as Друг профессора Степанова, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Happy-Go-Lucky has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happy-Go-Lucky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happy-Go-Lucky tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy-Go-Lucky (1972)?
- In US, Happy-Go-Lucky is available to stream on Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Happy-Go-Lucky worth watching?
- Happy-Go-Lucky holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happy-Go-Lucky?
- Happy-Go-Lucky stars Vasiliy Shukshin, Lidiya Fedoseyeva-Shukshina, Vsevolod Sanayev, Zinoviy Gerdt and Ivan Ryzhov.