Lucky Stiff (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1988, Lucky Stiff is a comedy and horror film directed by Anthony Perkins, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Ron Douglas has no luck in women, and when his bride runs away on their wedding day, he goes on holiday up in the mountains, only to be reminded more of his misery when placed in the honey-moon wing of the hotel. However he finds love with Cynthia, a beautiful blonde, and his self esteem improves. Cynthia invites him for Christmas dinner, and he accepts, only to meet Cynthia's eccentric cannibal family, and finds out HE is the main course.
Who’s in it. Lucky Stiff stars Donna Dixon as Cynthia Mitchell, Joe Alaskey as Ron Douglas, Jeff Kober as Ike and Fran Ryan as Ma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Lucky Stiff has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lucky Stiff page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lucky Stiff tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lucky Stiff (1988)?
- In US, Lucky Stiff is available to stream on Cultpix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lucky Stiff worth watching?
- Lucky Stiff holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lucky Stiff?
- Lucky Stiff stars Donna Dixon, Joe Alaskey, Jeff Kober, Fran Ryan and William Morgan Sheppard.
- When was Lucky Stiff released?
- Lucky Stiff was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.