Lucky Star (2025)
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Overview
In 1940, in France, Jean Chevalin lives with his family in great poverty after deserting the army. Convinced that some people manage better than others, he decides to pretend to be Jewish in order to receive help from smugglers and reach the free zone. This ruse will lead his family on a journey that will gradually dismantle his prejudices.
Where to watch Lucky Star
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | Canal+ | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Canal VOD, Sooner +5 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Canal VOD, Sooner +5 |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | — | — |
| Poland | Polsat Box Go | Player, Amazon Video, Premiery Canal+, Rakuten TV +2 | Amazon Video, Rakuten TV, Pilot WP |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Lucky Star in 3 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Lucky Star about?
In 1940, in France, Jean Chevalin lives with his family in great poverty after deserting the army. Convinced that some people manage better than others, he decides to pretend to be Jewish in order to receive help from smugglers and reach the free zone. This ruse will lead his family on a journey that will gradually dismantle his prejudices. Lucky Star is a Comedy, Drama movie, released on 2025-11-12, runtime 105 minutes.
Is Lucky Star worth watching?
TMDB users rate Lucky Star 5.6 out of 10 from 49 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Lucky Star?
In France, Lucky Star streams on Canal+ and can be rented from Apple TV and Rakuten TV. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Pascal Elbé
Cast
- Benoît Poelvoorde as Jean Chevalin /Jacob
- Audrey Lamy as Paulette Chevalin /Sarah
- Hugo Becker as L'anguille
- Pascal Elbé as Sam Goldstein
- Zabou Breitman as Madeleine
- Louis Lagorce Douce-Doussière as Marcel Chevalin/Joseph
- David Talbot as Faurillon
- Patrick Mille
- Emmanuelle Schaaff as Francette
- Léa Alborghetti as Fleur
- Jeanne Rosa as Rivka
- Émilie Gavois-Kahn as Jeanne
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Sources
Details and the 5.6/10 rating from Lucky Star on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.