You Lucky Dog (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 2010, You Lucky Dog is a family and tv movie film directed by John Bradshaw, running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. After her mother's death, New York City fashion designer Lisa Rayborn (Natasha Henstridge) returns to her hometown and family farm. Due to a weak economy, her brother Jim (Harry Hamlin) has converted the family business from a cattle farm into a sheep farm, despite their father's (Lawrence Dane) objections. To help out, Lisa decides she will stay to help on the farm. She adopts a border collie from the local animal shelter and trains it as a sheepdog, naming the dog Lucky. Jim and Lisa decide to enter Lucky into a sheep herding contest, but when a severe thunderstorm sparks a forest fire, Lucky helps rescue trapped children and bring them to safety. While doing so, Lucky gets her leg burned, and it looks as if she will not be able to compete.

Who’s in it. You Lucky Dog stars Natasha Henstridge as Lisa Rayborn, Harry Hamlin as Jim Rayborn, Lawrence Dane as Clay Rayborn and Anthony Lemke as Don.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, You Lucky Dog has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch You Lucky Dog page.

If you liked it. Fans of You Lucky Dog tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch You Lucky Dog (2010)?
In US, You Lucky Dog is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is You Lucky Dog worth watching?
You Lucky Dog holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in You Lucky Dog?
You Lucky Dog stars Natasha Henstridge, Harry Hamlin, Lawrence Dane and Anthony Lemke.
When was You Lucky Dog released?
You Lucky Dog was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.