Lucky Numbers (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2000, Lucky Numbers is a comedy and crime film directed by Nora Ephron, running about 105 minutes. “When they put their heads together... it's a no brainer.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Russ Richards is a TV weatherman and local celebrity on the verge of losing his shirt. Desperate to escape financial ruin, he schemes with Crystal the TV station's lotto ball girl to rig the state lottery drawing. The numbers come up right, but everything else goes wrong as the plan starts to unravel and the game turns rough.
Who’s in it. Lucky Numbers stars John Travolta as Russ Richards, Lisa Kudrow as Crystal, Tim Roth as Gig and Ed O'Neill as Dick Simmons, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Lucky Numbers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lucky Numbers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lucky Numbers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lucky Numbers (2000)?
- In US, Lucky Numbers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lucky Numbers worth watching?
- Lucky Numbers holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lucky Numbers?
- Lucky Numbers stars John Travolta, Lisa Kudrow, Tim Roth, Ed O'Neill and Michael Rapaport.
- When was Lucky Numbers released?
- Lucky Numbers was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.