The Lottery (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1989, The Lottery is a comedy film directed by Garry Marshall, running about 3 minutes.
What it’s about. A music teacher realizes that she's won the lottery, but then promptly loses the ticket out the window. The short film then follows her exploits to recover the ticket as it is grabbed by a pigeon, blown down the street and into the subway.
Who’s in it. The Lottery stars Bette Midler as Woman.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Lottery has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lottery page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lottery tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lottery (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lottery change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lottery worth watching?
- The Lottery holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lottery?
- The Lottery stars Bette Midler.
- When was The Lottery released?
- The Lottery was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 3 minutes.