Lucky Break (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1994, Lucky Break is a comedy and romance film directed by Ben Lewin, running about 94 minutes. “If she can hide her past, and he can hide his present, they just might have a future.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sophie, a writer of racy romance novels, is working on one of her stories in the library, when Eddie overhears her. Sophie, embarrassed by her paralyzed leg from childhood polio, spurns his advances, but when Sophie breaks her leg, she has the perfect way of hiding her disability from Eddie. As Sophie struggles to win over Eddie and hide her disability, Eddie's jealous fiance and a police officer investigating a jewel heist threaten their relationship.
Who’s in it. Lucky Break stars Gia Carides as Sophie, Anthony LaPaglia as Eddie Mercer, Rebecca Gibney as Gloria Wrightman and Robyn Nevin as Anne-Marie LePine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Lucky Break has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lucky Break page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lucky Break tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lucky Break (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lucky Break change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lucky Break worth watching?
- Lucky Break holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lucky Break?
- Lucky Break stars Gia Carides, Anthony LaPaglia, Rebecca Gibney, Robyn Nevin and Marshall Napier.