Just My Luck (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1957, Just My Luck is a comedy film directed by John Paddy Carstairs, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Norman works in a jewellers workshop and fantasises (in the nicest way) about meeting the window dresser across the road from his workshop. He wants to buy her a diamond pendant but calculates it will take him over 100 years to save up for it. He is talked into betting a pound on a six horse accumulator at the Goodwood races with a slightly shady bookmaker. When he has won on the first five races, the bookie owes him over 16,000 pounds and everyone begins to worry. Everyone's future depends on a single race ... what can be done ?
Who’s in it. Just My Luck stars Norman Wisdom as Norman Hackett, Margaret Rutherford as Mrs. Dooley, Jill Dixon as Anne and Leslie Phillips as Hon. Richard Lumb, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Just My Luck has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Just My Luck page.
If you liked it. Fans of Just My Luck tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Just My Luck (1957)?
- In US, Just My Luck is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Just My Luck worth watching?
- Just My Luck holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Just My Luck?
- Just My Luck stars Norman Wisdom, Margaret Rutherford, Jill Dixon, Leslie Phillips and Delphi Lawrence.
- When was Just My Luck released?
- Just My Luck was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.