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The Luckiest Man in America(2025)

1h 30mDrama, History, ComedyEnglish
6.3/10
111 user ratings

What's behind his winning streak?

Overview

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.

Director

Samir Oliveros

Studio

Plenty Good

Revenue

$483K

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Cast

Paul Walter Hauser

Paul Walter Hauser

as Michael

Walton Goggins

Walton Goggins

as Peter

Shamier Anderson

Shamier Anderson

as Chuck

David Strathairn

David Strathairn

as Bill

Brian Geraghty

Brian Geraghty

as Ed

Patti Harrison

Patti Harrison

as Janie

Maisie Williams

Maisie Williams

as Sylvia

Ricky Russert

Ricky Russert

as Whitman

David Rysdahl

David Rysdahl

as Todd

Shaunette Renée Wilson

Shaunette Renée Wilson

as Donna

James Wolk

James Wolk

as Junior

Damian Young

Damian Young

as Kauffman

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2025

Runtime

1h 30m

Language

English

Rating

6.3 / 10

Box Office

$483K

Production Companies

Plenty Good • Tucci & Company • Jaguar Bite

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Where can I watch The Luckiest Man in America?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Luckiest Man in America (2025).

What is The Luckiest Man in America about?

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.

Who directed The Luckiest Man in America?

The Luckiest Man in America was directed by Samir Oliveros and released in 2025. It is a drama, history, comedy film.

How long is The Luckiest Man in America?

The Luckiest Man in America has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

Who stars in The Luckiest Man in America?

The cast of The Luckiest Man in America includes Paul Walter Hauser as Michael, Walton Goggins as Peter, Shamier Anderson as Chuck, David Strathairn as Bill, Brian Geraghty as Ed and more.

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