Lucky Break (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2001, Lucky Break is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Peter Cattaneo, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Half-way through his 12-year prison sentence for an incompetent armed robbery, Jimmy Hands gets a lucky break: he's transferred to a prison from which he can probably escape. He convinces the governor to stage a musical in an old chapel next to the prison's outer wall. He rounds up volunteer actors and puts his escape plan into production. Two other barriers, besides the wall, confront him: the arrival of a nasty inmate, John Toombes, who insists on joining the escape, and Jimmy's feelings of attraction for Anabel, a social worker who agrees to appear in the play. Opening night approaches: is this Jimmy's breakout performance?
Who’s in it. Lucky Break stars James Nesbitt as James 'Jimmy' Hands, Olivia Williams as Annabel, Timothy Spall as Cliff and Christopher Plummer as Graham Mortimer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Lucky Break has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lucky Break page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lucky Break tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lucky Break (2001)?
- In US, Lucky Break is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lucky Break worth watching?
- Lucky Break holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lucky Break?
- Lucky Break stars James Nesbitt, Olivia Williams, Timothy Spall, Christopher Plummer and Bill Nighy.
- When was Lucky Break released?
- Lucky Break was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.