The Luckiest Man in America (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2025, The Luckiest Man in America is a drama, history and comedy film directed by Samir Oliveros, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. 1984; Michael Larson, an unemployed ice-cream truck driver from Ohio, steps onto the game show "Press Your Luck" harboring a secret: the key to endless amounts of money. But his winning streak is threatened when the executives in the control room start to uncover his real motivations.
Who’s in it. The Luckiest Man in America stars Paul Walter Hauser as Michael, Walton Goggins as Peter, Shamier Anderson as Chuck and David Strathairn as Bill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Luckiest Man in America has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and 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 The Luckiest Man in America page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Luckiest Man in America tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Luckiest Man in America (2025)?
- In US, The Luckiest Man in America is available to stream on Hulu, Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel, 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 The Luckiest Man in America worth watching?
- The Luckiest Man in America holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, history and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Luckiest Man in America?
- The Luckiest Man in America stars Paul Walter Hauser, Walton Goggins, Shamier Anderson, David Strathairn and Brian Geraghty.
- When was The Luckiest Man in America released?
- The Luckiest Man in America was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.