Lucky Jim (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1957, Lucky Jim is a comedy film directed by John Boulting, running about 95 minutes. “A Rollicking Lampoon of University High- and Low-Life!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jim Dixon feels anything but lucky. At the university he has to do the bidding of absent-minded and boring Professor Welch to have any hope of keeping his job. Worse, he has managed to get entangled with unexciting but neurotic Margaret Peel, a friend of the Professor's. All-in-all, the pub is the only friendly place to be. His misery is completed at a dreadful weekend gathering of the Welch clan by the arrival of son Bertrand. Not so much that Betrand is loud-mouthed and boorish - which he is - but that he has as companion Christine Callaghan, the sort of marvellous and unattainable woman Jim can only dream about.
Who’s in it. Lucky Jim stars Ian Carmichael as Jim Dixon, Terry-Thomas as Bertrand Welch, Hugh Griffith as Professor Welch and Sharon Acker as Christine Callaghan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Lucky Jim 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 Jim page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lucky Jim tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lucky Jim (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lucky Jim change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lucky Jim worth watching?
- Lucky Jim holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lucky Jim?
- Lucky Jim stars Ian Carmichael, Terry-Thomas, Hugh Griffith, Sharon Acker and Jean Anderson.
- When was Lucky Jim released?
- Lucky Jim was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.