O Lucky Man!
Seen it?1973 | 184 min | Comedy, Music, Fantasy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Darkly funny.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr 4 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
- It's long: 3 hr 4 min.
- Made in 1973: an older pace and style.
An ambitious coffee salesman has a series of improbable and ironic adventures seemingly designed to challenge his naive idealism.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 56K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lindsay Anderson
- Malcolm McDowellMichael Arnold Travis / Plantation Thief
- Ralph RichardsonSir James Burgess / Monty
- Rachel RobertsGloria Rowe / Madame Paillard / Mrs. Richards
- Arthur LoweMr. Duff / Charlie Johnson / Dr. Munda
- Helen MirrenPatricia / Casting Assistant
- Graham CrowdenStewart / Prof. Millar / Meths Drinker
- Peter JeffreyFactory Chairman / Prison Governor
- Dandy NicholsTea Lady / Neighbour
- Mona WashbourneNeighbour / Usher / Sister Hallett
- Philip StoneJenkins / Interrogator / Salvation Army Major