Lucky Star (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1997, Lucky Star is a drama film directed by Ricardo Franco, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Marina, a woman with a glass eye, has the bad luck to be the victim of an assault witnessed by Rafael, a goodhearted butcher, who rescues her from her attacker, a man named Daniel. Rafael has physical problems of his own, but the two stay together as a couple. A baby not Rafael's, for he lost his testicles in an accident is born. Rafael looks forward to raising the child as his own if Marina will consent.
Who’s in it. Lucky Star stars Antonio Resines as Rafael, Maribel Verdú as Marina, Jordi Mollà as Daniel and Elvira Mínguez as Ana Mari, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Lucky Star has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lucky Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lucky Star tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lucky Star (1997)?
- In US, Lucky Star is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lucky Star worth watching?
- Lucky Star holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lucky Star?
- Lucky Star stars Antonio Resines, Maribel Verdú, Jordi Mollà, Elvira Mínguez and Ramón Barea.
- When was Lucky Star released?
- Lucky Star was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.