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Lucky Girl

Name: Lucky Girl
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 2001-04-08
Cast: Elisha Cuthbert, Sherry Miller, Evan Sabba, Greg Ellwand, Jonathan Whittaker

2001 | 95 min | Drama, TV Movie

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Aimed squarely at anyone who loves a strong drama. One to watch when you can give it your full attention.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off: Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

Katlin is a high school student whose obsession with gambling leads to her accumulating a mountain of debt. Her habit also causes a high degree of family tension.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsSolid
Won 1 WGA Award: Writers Guild of Canada: Best Picture Editing in a Dramatic Program or Series. Also nominated for 2 DGA Awards. Plus 2 other awards.
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 16K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Fawcett

Elisha CuthbertKatlin Palmerston
Sherry MillerValerie Palmerston
Evan SabbaRon Lunderman
Greg EllwandBlair North
Jonathan WhittakerAlastair Palmerston
Charlotte SullivanJanice
Victoria SnowJudy
Sarah OsmanCheryl Bemberg
Jordan WalkerTim Hammond
Jordan MadleyMaureen