Luck of the Draw (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 4.8

Luck of the Draw poster

Released in 2000, Luck of the Draw is an action and thriller film directed by Luca Bercovici, running about 101 minutes. “Corruption. It's not a crime, it's a profession.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Jack Sweeny is a young man just trying to get a job. Turned down at another bank due to his criminal record he meets a girl, Rebecca, but also witnesses a 3 way shootout between 2 groups of criminals and the cops over a suitcase containing perfect plates for counterfeiting bank notes. Jack grabs the plates and attempts to sell them via his friend Zippo. However with at least three different groups ready to kill him for the plates, Jack finds it's just one double cross after another.

Who’s in it. Luck of the Draw stars James Marshall as Jack Sweeney, Dennis Hopper as Giani Ponti, Michael Madsen as Zippo and Ice-T as Macneilly, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Luck of the Draw has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Luck of the Draw page.

If you liked it. Fans of Luck of the Draw tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Luck of the Draw (2000)?
In US, Luck of the Draw is available to stream on History Vault. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Luck of the Draw worth watching?
Luck of the Draw holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Luck of the Draw?
Luck of the Draw stars James Marshall, Dennis Hopper, Michael Madsen, Ice-T and Regina Russell Banali.
When was Luck of the Draw released?
Luck of the Draw was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.