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7/10Heartfelt and tender, with a gentle ability to pull on the heartstrings. My temperament remained steady throughout the course of the film, although the end was more melancholy than I realised.
Reviewed on August 21, 2026
Don't Say Good Luck(2026)
7.3(100)1h 36m2026-08-13
ComedyMusicDrama
Don't Say Good Luck Synopsis
Sophie Birenbaum is ready for the spotlight as the lead in her high school musical — until she's suddenly facing more drama at home than on the stage.
Don't Say Good Luck (2026) is a comedy, music and drama film directed by Julia Hart, released on August 13, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Sunny Sandler, Melanie Lynskey, Max Greenfield and Stephanie Beatriz. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 100 ratings.
- Director:
- Julia Hart
- Writers:
- Laura Hankin, Laura Hankin, Jordan Horowitz
- Producers:
- Fred Berger, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Jordan Horowitz
- Cinematographer:
- Bryce Fortner
- Composer:
- Yuli
- Production:
- Original Headquarters, Range Studios, Happy Madison Productions
- Status:
- Released
Don't Say Good Luck (2026) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Don't Say Good Luck before you stream it.
Don't Say Good Luck Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sunny Sandler
as Sophie Birenbaum
Melanie Lynskey
as Elizabeth Birenbaum
Max Greenfield
as Ted Birenbaum
Stephanie Beatriz
as Ms. Parker
Bebe Neuwirth
as Linda
Steve Buscemi
as Dale
- Matan Friedman
Matan Friedman
as Caleb Birenbaum
- Eitan Friedman
Eitan Friedman
as Ethan Birenbaum
Scarlett Estevez
as Carolyn Morales
- Emma McNulty
Emma McNulty
as Erin
Jack Champion
as Jack Davis
- Elyse Bell
Elyse Bell
as Mallory Sinclair
Key crew
Directed by Julia Hart, written by Laura Hankin, Laura Hankin and Jordan Horowitz, produced by Fred Berger, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Jordan Horowitz.
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Don't Say Good Luck Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 100 ratings.
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Don't Say Good Luck – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Don't Say Good Luck?
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The main cast of Don't Say Good Luck (2026) includes Sunny Sandler, Melanie Lynskey, Max Greenfield, Stephanie Beatriz and Bebe Neuwirth. The film was directed by Julia Hart. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Don't Say Good Luck released?
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Don't Say Good Luck was released on August 13, 2026 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Don't Say Good Luck worth watching?
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Don't Say Good Luck (2026) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 100 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, music and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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