Lucky Bastard (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 4.7

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Released in 2014, Lucky Bastard is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Robert Nathan, running about 94 minutes. “This will not end well.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Lucky Bastard is a "found footage" thriller about a porn website run by Mike (Don McManus) that invites fans to have sex with porn stars. Jay Paulson plays Dave, an eager young fan given a chance to have sex with the fabulous Ashley Saint (Betsy Rue). But everyone gets more than they bargained for in the seemingly mild-mannered Dave... with gruesome results. The film is captured by the "Lucky Bastard" porn cameras for a fresh take on the "found footage" genre

Who’s in it. Lucky Bastard stars Betsy Rue as Ashley Saint, Don McManus as Mike, Chris Wylde as Kris and Jay Paulson as Dave G., among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Lucky Bastard has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lucky Bastard page.

If you liked it. Fans of Lucky Bastard tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Lucky Bastard (2014)?
In US, Lucky Bastard is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Lucky Bastard worth watching?
Lucky Bastard holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Lucky Bastard?
Lucky Bastard stars Betsy Rue, Don McManus, Chris Wylde, Jay Paulson and Catherine Annette.
When was Lucky Bastard released?
Lucky Bastard was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.