Getting Lucky (1989) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1989 · Film · ★ 4.3

Released in 1989, Getting Lucky is a comédie, fantastique and famille film directed by Michael Paul Girard, running about 85 minutes. “Middlevale High has Cheerleaders, Jocks, Nerds ... and a Leprechaun!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. School nerd Bill just wants to save the world and to score a date with cheerleader babe Chrissie Schackler. Both become real possibilities when he finds an alcoholic Leprechaun in a beer bottle he was about to recycle. Wacky hijinks ensue as the leprechaun, Lepkey, messes up a few of the wishes. Can Bill fight off school jock Tony Chanuka and marry Chrissie so they can fulfill their dream of opening a clinic?
Who’s in it. Getting Lucky stars Steven Cooke as Bill, Lezlie Z. McCraw as Krissi, Rick McDowell as Tony and Garry Kluger as Lepkey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Getting Lucky has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Getting Lucky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Getting Lucky tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, La vie est belle and Fight Club.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Getting Lucky (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Getting Lucky change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Getting Lucky worth watching?
- Getting Lucky holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comédie, fantastique and famille. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Getting Lucky?
- Getting Lucky stars Steven Cooke, Lezlie Z. McCraw, Rick McDowell, Garry Kluger and Jean Stewart.
- When was Getting Lucky released?
- Getting Lucky was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.