Mr. Lucky (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1943, Mr. Lucky is a comedy and romance film directed by H. C. Potter, running about 100 minutes. “"You're society. I' m just one of the mob. To you a guy like me is poison!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A conman poses as a war relief fundraiser, but when he falls for a charity worker, his conscience begins to trouble him.
Who’s in it. Mr. Lucky stars Cary Grant as Joe Adams, Laraine Day as Dorothy Bryant, Charles Bickford as Hard Swede and Gladys Cooper as Captain Veronica Steadman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Mr. Lucky 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 Mr. Lucky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Lucky tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. Lucky (1943)?
- In US, Mr. Lucky 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 Mr. Lucky worth watching?
- Mr. Lucky holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mr. Lucky?
- Mr. Lucky stars Cary Grant, Laraine Day, Charles Bickford, Gladys Cooper and Alan Carney.
- When was Mr. Lucky released?
- Mr. Lucky was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.