The Lucky Star (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1943, The Lucky Star is a comedy and romance film directed by Jean Boyer, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Auguste, a somewhat simple-minded Provençal fisherman, loves and admires Mireille. This concerns only Maurice, son of an important wholesaler, whom scruples do not stifle. Seduced and abandoned, Mireille moves Auguste who tries to mend his poor happiness. The local priest, with wise words, leads Mireille to offer her hand to Auguste.
Who’s in it. The Lucky Star stars Fernandel as Auguste, Julien Carette as Le parisien, René Génin as Le curé Agnel and Édouard Delmont as Baptistin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Lucky Star sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lucky Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lucky Star tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lucky Star (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lucky Star change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lucky Star worth watching?
- The Lucky Star holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lucky Star?
- The Lucky Star stars Fernandel, Julien Carette, René Génin, Édouard Delmont and Janine Darcey.
- When was The Lucky Star released?
- The Lucky Star was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.