Lucky Grandma (2020): cast, story & where to watch

2020 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 2020, Lucky Grandma is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Sasie Sealy, running about 87 minutes. “Respect your elders.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In New York City's Chinatown, an ornery, chain-smoking Chinese grandma goes all in at the casino, landing herself on the wrong side of luck — and in the middle of a gang war.

Who’s in it. Lucky Grandma stars Tsai Chin as Grandma, Hisao-Yuan Ha as Big Pong, Michael Tow as Little Handsome and Emma Hong as Luna, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Lucky Grandma has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lucky Grandma page.

If you liked it. Fans of Lucky Grandma tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Lucky Grandma (2020)?
In US, Lucky Grandma is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Lucky Grandma worth watching?
Lucky Grandma holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Lucky Grandma?
Lucky Grandma stars Tsai Chin, Hisao-Yuan Ha, Michael Tow, Emma Hong and Yan Xi.
When was Lucky Grandma released?
Lucky Grandma was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.