Lucky Me (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1954, Lucky Me is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Jack Donohue, running about 100 minutes. “The fastest-paced pleasure that ever spread a wide smile across the face of the screen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three struggling theatrical performers meet a famous songwriter who is trying to convince a wealthy oilman to finance a musical he is scripting, promising them stardom if it comes to fruition.
Who’s in it. Lucky Me stars Doris Day as Candy Williams, Robert Cummings as Dick Carson, Phil Silvers as Hap Schneider and Eddie Foy Jr. as Duke McGee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Lucky Me has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Lucky Me page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lucky Me tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lucky Me (1954)?
- In US, Lucky Me 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 Lucky Me worth watching?
- Lucky Me holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lucky Me?
- Lucky Me stars Doris Day, Robert Cummings, Phil Silvers, Eddie Foy Jr. and Nancy Walker.
- When was Lucky Me released?
- Lucky Me was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.