Streak of Luck (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1983, Streak of Luck is a comedy, fantasy, drama and science fiction film directed by Yevgeni Gerasimov, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Polosa vezeniya (literally) 'Streak of Luck' is the fifth film in a Mosfilm "youth" anthology series and comprises three short stories. The first story, 'Vizit' (The Visit) directed by film maker turned politician Yevgeni Gerasimov tells the story of a rural boy visiting his former village girlfriend, now living in Moscow. Next comes a short film by Aleksandr Majorov called 'Zolotye rybki' (Goldfishes) which is based on a story of a magical goldfish brought from a provincial pet store by the late Russian historian and science-fiction and fantasy writer Kir Bulychyov. The final segment and the title of the film, 'Polosa vezeniya' (Streak of Luck) tells the story of a member of staff at a research institute who is offered the job of the department head, but has second thoughts when he discovers the previous boss was unfairly dismissed.
Who’s in it. Streak of Luck stars Oleg Stefan, Natalya Vavilova, Svetlana Nemolyaeva and Galina Polskikh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Streak of Luck 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 Streak of Luck page.
If you liked it. Fans of Streak of Luck tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Streak of Luck (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Streak of Luck change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Streak of Luck worth watching?
- Streak of Luck holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Streak of Luck?
- Streak of Luck stars Oleg Stefan, Natalya Vavilova, Svetlana Nemolyaeva, Galina Polskikh and Vyacheslav Nevinnyy.
- When was Streak of Luck released?
- Streak of Luck was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.