Call Me Lucky (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2015, Call Me Lucky is a comedy and documentary film directed by Bobcat Goldthwait, running about 106 minutes.

What it’s about. An inspiring, triumphant and wickedly funny portrait of one of comedy’s most enigmatic and important figures, CALL ME LUCKY tells the story of Barry Crimmins, a beer-swilling, politically outspoken and whip-smart comic whose efforts in the 70s and 80s fostered the talents of the next generation of standup comedians. But beneath Crimmins’ gruff, hard-drinking, curmudgeonly persona lay an undercurrent of rage stemming from his long-suppressed and horrific abuse as a child – a rage that eventually found its way out of the comedy clubs and television shows and into the political arena.

Who’s in it. Call Me Lucky stars Barry Crimmins as Self, David Cross as Self, Patton Oswalt as Self and Tom Kenny as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Call Me Lucky has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Call Me Lucky page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Call Me Lucky (2015)?
In US, Call Me Lucky is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Call Me Lucky worth watching?
Call Me Lucky holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Call Me Lucky?
Call Me Lucky stars Barry Crimmins, David Cross, Patton Oswalt, Tom Kenny and Margaret Cho.
When was Call Me Lucky released?
Call Me Lucky was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.