hamfaceman
7/10Matek recommended this movie to me, so I recommended Richard Jewell to him. This was a fun watch. Face hammed!
Reviewed on August 14, 2025
The Luckiest Man in America(2025)
What's behind his winning streak?
6.3(121)1h 30m2025-04-04
DramaHistoryComedy
The Luckiest Man in America Synopsis
1984; Michael Larson, an unemployed ice-cream truck driver from Ohio, steps onto the game show "Press Your Luck" harboring a secret: the key to endless amounts of money. But his winning streak is threatened when the executives in the control room start to uncover his real motivations.
The Luckiest Man in America (2025) is a drama, history and comedy film directed by Samir Oliveros, released on April 4, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Paul Walter Hauser, Walton Goggins, Shamier Anderson and David Strathairn. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 121 ratings.
- Director:
- Samir Oliveros
- Writers:
- Samir Oliveros, Maggie Briggs, Byl Carruthers
- Producers:
- Amanda Freedman
- Cinematographer:
- Pablo Lozano
- Composer:
- John Carroll Kirby
- Production:
- Plenty Good, Tucci & Company, Jaguar Bite, Fabula
- Revenue:
- $482,543
- Status:
- Released
The Luckiest Man in America (2025) Trailer
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The Luckiest Man in America Videos & Clips
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Trailer
'The Luckiest Man In America' With Amanda Freedman | Academy Conversations
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The Luckiest Man in America Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Walter Hauser
as Michael
Walton Goggins
as Peter
Shamier Anderson
as Chuck
David Strathairn
as Bill
Brian Geraghty
as Ed
Patti Harrison
as Janie
Maisie Williams
as Sylvia
Ricky Russert
as Whitman
David Rysdahl
as Todd
Shaunette Renée Wilson
as Donna
James Wolk
as Junior
Damian Young
as Kauffman
Key crew
Directed by Samir Oliveros, written by Samir Oliveros, Maggie Briggs and Byl Carruthers, produced by Amanda Freedman.
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The Luckiest Man in America Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 121 ratings.
Brent Marchant
6/10Considering that many of us are convinced that the system is rigged against us these days, there are probably quite a few folks out there who would like to find a way to “game the system” in their favor, especially given how widely they’ve come to believe that the system is gaming them. But succeeding at that task is likely to prove an uphill battle – or is it? As this fact-based comedy-drama from writer-director…
Reviewed on January 31, 2026
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The Luckiest Man in America – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Luckiest Man in America online?
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The Luckiest Man in America (2025) is available to stream on Hulu, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC and Sundance Now, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Luckiest Man in America?
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The main cast of The Luckiest Man in America (2025) includes Paul Walter Hauser, Walton Goggins, Shamier Anderson, David Strathairn and Brian Geraghty. The film was directed by Samir Oliveros. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Luckiest Man in America released?
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The Luckiest Man in America was released on April 4, 2025 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Luckiest Man in America worth watching?
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The Luckiest Man in America (2025) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 121 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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