If I'm Lucky (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1946, If I'm Lucky is a music film directed by Lewis Seiler, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Out of work swing band maneuvers a gig working for a political campaign, by drawing in and entertaining prospective voters at rallies. The candidate is really a stooge for a corrupt political machine, which discovers the band's handsome and appealing singer would make a better stooge. Meanwhile, romance blossoms between the band's singers. When election day approaches, the band's singer wants out of the campaign, but the machine threatens to smear him and his pals in the band if he quits.
Who’s in it. If I'm Lucky stars Vivian Blaine as Linda Farrell, Perry Como as Allen Clark, Harry James as Earl Gordon and Carmen Miranda as Michelle O'Toole, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, If I'm Lucky has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch If I'm Lucky page.
If you liked it. Fans of If I'm Lucky tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch If I'm Lucky (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for If I'm Lucky change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is If I'm Lucky worth watching?
- If I'm Lucky holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in If I'm Lucky?
- If I'm Lucky stars Vivian Blaine, Perry Como, Harry James, Carmen Miranda and Phil Silvers.