As Luck Would Have It (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.9

Released in 2011, As Luck Would Have It is a comedy and drama film directed by Álex de la Iglesia, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Roberto is an unemployed publicist who achieved success when he thought of a famous slogan: "Coca-Cola, the spark of life." Now he is a desperate man, trying to remember the happy days, back to the hotel where he spent the honeymoon with his wife. However, instead of the hotel, he finds a museum built around the Roman theater in the city. While walking through the ruins, he has an accident, an iron rod sticks into his head and leaves him completely paralyzed. If he tries to move he would die. Roberto becomes the focus of the media, which will change his life ...
Who’s in it. As Luck Would Have It stars Salma Hayek Pinault as Luisa, Santiago Segura as David Solar, Carolina Bang as Pilar Álvarez and Blanca Portillo as Mercedes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, As Luck Would Have It has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch As Luck Would Have It page.
If you liked it. Fans of As Luck Would Have It tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch As Luck Would Have It (2011)?
- In US, As Luck Would Have It is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is As Luck Would Have It worth watching?
- As Luck Would Have It holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in As Luck Would Have It?
- As Luck Would Have It stars Salma Hayek Pinault, Santiago Segura, Carolina Bang, Blanca Portillo and José Mota.
- When was As Luck Would Have It released?
- As Luck Would Have It was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.
