Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1979, Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff is a drama film directed by Marvin J. Chomsky, running about 90 minutes. “The emotional explosion is hers. The emotional experience is yours.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An abusive sexual relationship between a white spinster schoolteacher and a young black janitor in 1956 Kansas complicates her struggle to come to grips with her sexuality and emotions.
Who’s in it. Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff stars Anne Heywood as Evelyn Wyckoff, Donald Pleasence as Dr. Steiner, Robert Vaughn as Dr. Neal and Earl Holliman as Ed Eckles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff page.
If you liked it. Fans of Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff (1979)?
- In US, Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff is available to stream on Troma NOW, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff worth watching?
- Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff?
- Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff stars Anne Heywood, Donald Pleasence, Robert Vaughn, Earl Holliman and Carolyn Jones.
- When was Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff released?
- Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.