Lucy (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2014, Lucy is an action and science fiction film directed by Luc Besson, running about 89 minutes. “The average person uses 10% of their brain capacity. Imagine what she could do with 100%.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman, accidentally caught in a dark deal, turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic.
Who’s in it. Lucy stars Scarlett Johansson as Lucy Miller, Morgan Freeman as Professor Samuel Norman, Choi Min-sik as Mr. Jang and Amr Waked as Pierre Del Rio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Lucy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $458.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lucy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lucy 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 Lucy (2014)?
- In US, Lucy is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and 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 Lucy worth watching?
- Lucy holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lucy?
- Lucy stars Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman, Choi Min-sik, Amr Waked and Julian Rhind-Tutt.
- When was Lucy released?
- Lucy was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.