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  • Happy-Go-Lucky
  • Opened October 10, 2008 | Runtime:1 hr. 58 min.
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  • Poppy is an irrepressibly free-spirited school teacher who brings an infectious laugh and an unsinkable sense of optimism to every situation she encounters as a single woman in London. When Poppy’s commuter bike is stolen, she signs up for driving Read More
  • Cast: Sally Hawkins, Eddie Marsan, Alexis Zegerman, Sinead Matthews, Kate O'Flynn
  • Director: Mike Leigh
  • Genres: Comedy Drama, Slice of Life

Happy-Go-Lucky Recent Fan Reviews

  • I Loved This Movie
    by Papa Ro

    Really, Turran of the LA Times said it better than I could. Even Manohla Dargis of the NYT liked it. Dig up her review if you're curious. Made her top 10 list if I remember correctly. Seek...

  • An Absolute Joy
    by lapetitefroufrou

    Sally Hawkins is dazzling, giving one of my favorite performances of the years. This film isn't for everybody, though; some may find Poppy extremely irritating. I, however, thoroughly enjoyed the...

  • Annoying
    by miraget

    This movie was 2 hours about one of those people who I avoid in real life because they are so annoying. By the end of the movie I was laughing because it wasn't over yet. Do not waste your money or...

Happy-Go-Lucky Critic Reviews

Metascore®84 out of 100 | Universal acclaim

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 100
    Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert

    This is Mike Leigh's funniest film since "Life Is Sweet" (1991). Of course he...

  • 91
    Entertainment Weekly | Lisa Schwarzbaum

    The London universe Leigh creates (employing his trademark improv techniques...

  • 90
    The New York Times | Manohla Dargis

    Mr. Leigh has never been an artist for whom happy (word or idea) has been an...

  • 88
    USA Today | Claudia Puig

    It is that rare film that is equal parts entertaining, life-affirming and...

Avg. Fan Rating:
Average Rating = 3 out of 5
Metascore®:
84 out of 100 Universal acclaim

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  • Sally Hawkins and Mike Leigh in "Happy-Go-Lucky."
  • Director Mike Leigh on the set of  "Happy-Go-Lucky."
  • A scene from "Happy-Go-Lucky."
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  • A scene from "Happy-Go-Lucky."