Lucky Three (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1997, Lucky Three is a music and documentary film directed by Jem Cohen, running about 11 minutes. “An Elliott Smith Portrait” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Described as "a cross between a video and a documentary, but actually being neither of the two", singer/songwriter Elliott Smith plays three acoustic songs in this Jem Cohen-directed short film.
Who’s in it. Lucky Three stars Elliott Smith as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Lucky Three has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lucky Three page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lucky Three tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lucky Three (1997)?
- In US, Lucky Three is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lucky Three worth watching?
- Lucky Three holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lucky Three?
- Lucky Three stars Elliott Smith.
- When was Lucky Three released?
- Lucky Three was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.