O Lucky Man! (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1973, O Lucky Man! is a comedy, fantasy, drama and music film directed by Lindsay Anderson, running about 178 minutes. “Smile while you’re makin’ it. Laugh while you’re takin’ it. Even though you’re fakin’ it. Nobody’s gonna know …” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This sprawling, surrealist comedy serves as an allegory for the pitfalls of capitalism, as it follows the adventures of a young coffee salesman in modern Britain.
Who’s in it. O Lucky Man! stars Malcolm McDowell as Michael Arnold Travis / Plantation Thief, Ralph Richardson as Sir James Burgess / Monty, Rachel Roberts as Gloria Rowe / Madame Paillard / Mrs. Richards and Arthur Lowe as Mr. Duff / Charlie Johnson / Dr. Munda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, O Lucky Man! 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, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch O Lucky Man! page.
If you liked it. Fans of O Lucky Man! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch O Lucky Man! (1973)?
- In US, O Lucky Man! 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 O Lucky Man! worth watching?
- O Lucky Man! holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in O Lucky Man!?
- O Lucky Man! stars Malcolm McDowell, Ralph Richardson, Rachel Roberts, Arthur Lowe and Helen Mirren.
- When was O Lucky Man! released?
- O Lucky Man! was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 178 minutes.