The Lucky Man (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2018, The Lucky Man is an action, drama and science fiction film directed by Norman Gregory McGuire, running about 98 minutes. “When an evil childhood, cocaine addiction, and miracles collide, Rev. Johnny Jones is faced with being a man of the cloth, or a man on the run.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Traveling Route 66, a charismatic preacher, Reverend Johnny Jones, and his seductively beautiful Latina girlfriend, Rebecca, find their lives spiraling out of control as they travel from small town to small town; running their scam on the churches they encounter along the mother road. He's able to convince people he has the power to heal their illnesses and solve their most dreadful life experiences. But what the couple think is their scam begs the question does he really have the power? It's a question that haunts him and only intensifies his inner demons. Scarred for life, his childhood abuse from his evil father won't soon go away. He finds temporary refuge at the bottom of each bottle of tequila and endless grams of cocaine that goes up his nose. His childhood demons will not subside, neither will his vices. In the end, his powers serve as a blessing and a curse. Hang on tight while we follow this perilous couple's journey into the abyss of miracles and tragedy.
Who’s in it. The Lucky Man stars Jesse James as Rev. Johnny Jones, Mariana Paola Vicente as Rebecca, Marina Vicente as Rebecca and Burton Gilliam as Pawn Broker - Dad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Lucky Man has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $25K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lucky Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lucky Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lucky Man (2018)?
- In US, The Lucky Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lucky Man worth watching?
- The Lucky Man holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lucky Man?
- The Lucky Man stars Jesse James, Mariana Paola Vicente, Marina Vicente, Burton Gilliam and Brad Hawkins.
- When was The Lucky Man released?
- The Lucky Man was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.