Happy-Go-Lucky (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2008, Happy-Go-Lucky is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Mike Leigh, running about 118 minutes. “The one movie this fall that will put a smile on your face.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A look at a few chapters in the life of Poppy, a cheery, colorful, North London schoolteacher whose optimism tends to exasperate those around her.
Who’s in it. Happy-Go-Lucky stars Sally Hawkins as Poppy Cross, Alexis Zegerman as Zoe, Eddie Marsan as Scott and Samuel Roukin as Tim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Happy-Go-Lucky has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $18.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Happy-Go-Lucky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happy-Go-Lucky tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)?
- In US, Happy-Go-Lucky is available to 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 Happy-Go-Lucky worth watching?
- Happy-Go-Lucky holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happy-Go-Lucky?
- Happy-Go-Lucky stars Sally Hawkins, Alexis Zegerman, Eddie Marsan, Samuel Roukin and Sinead Matthews.
- When was Happy-Go-Lucky released?
- Happy-Go-Lucky was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.