Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- whimsical
- hopeful
- gentle
- family movie night
- lazy weekend
What critics said
Critics generally found the film sweet and visually polished but overly complicated, derivative, and unevenly entertaining.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sam’s persistent bad luck repeatedly generates physical comedy and propels her into the hidden luck society.
The plot reveals organizations that manufacture and distribute good and bad luck behind ordinary human experience.
The conflict centers on maintaining balance between good luck and bad luck through a concealed supernatural system.
Sam’s journey from chronic misfortune toward trust and friendship gives the adventure its emotional center.
Films like Luck, and why
Inside Out
shared computer animation, fantasy world-building, family comedy, and themes of friendship and emotional belonging
Monsters, Inc.
shared secret magical society, inventive creature design, comedic adventure, and child-friendly emotional storytelling
Brave
shared female-led animated quest, whimsical fantasy setting, and warm coming-of-age themes
The Croods: A New Age
shared luck-centered fantasy premise, humorous supernatural bureaucracy, and accessible family adventure
Movie Details
- Director
- Peggy Holmes
- Release Date
- 2022-08-05
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- 7.8 / 10 (2124)
Cast
- Eva Noblezada
- Simon Pegg
- Jane Fonda
- Whoopi Goldberg
- Colin O'Donoghue
- Lil Rel Howery
- Flula Borg
- John Ratzenberger
- Adelynn Spoon
- Grey DeLisle
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Luck about?
- A chronically unlucky girl enters a secret realm governing fortune and learns that friendship can matter more than chance.
- What is Luck like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Luck as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Luck violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Luck.
- What did critics think of Luck?
- Critics generally found the film sweet and visually polished but overly complicated, derivative, and unevenly entertaining.
- Which films are like Luck?
- Films with a similar feel include Inside Out, Monsters, Inc., Brave, and The Croods: A New Age.
- How long is Luck?
- Luck runs 105 minutes.
- Where can I watch Luck?
- In United States, Luck streams on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel.
