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Happy-Go-Lucky

Happy-Go-Lucky

The one movie this fall that will put a smile on your face.

20086.61h 58m

Overview

A look at a few chapters in the life of Poppy, a cheery, colorful, North London schoolteacher whose optimism tends to exasperate those around her.

Directed by Mike Leigh
Written by Mike Leigh
Produced by Simon Channing Williams
Box OfficeBudget: $4.1MRevenue: $18.7M

Top Cast

Sally Hawkins

Sally Hawkins

Poppy Cross

Eddie Marsan

Eddie Marsan

Scott

Alexis Zegerman

Alexis Zegerman

Zoe

Sylvestra Le Touzel

Sylvestra Le Touzel

Heather

Stanley Townsend

Stanley Townsend

Tramp

Kate O'Flynn

Kate O'Flynn

Suzy

Caroline Martin

Caroline Martin

Helen

Oliver Maltman

Oliver Maltman

Jamie

Sarah Niles

Sarah Niles

Tash

Samuel Roukin

Samuel Roukin

Tim

Themes & Keywords

london, englandhomeless personstrong womanoptimismcohabitantfemale friendshipbicyclefortune cookiesisterflamenco

About Happy-Go-Lucky

Happy-Go-Lucky is a comedy, drama film released in 2008 exploring themes of london, england, homeless person, strong woman, optimism, cohabitant, female friendship. Directed by Mike Leigh, it stars Sally Hawkins, Eddie Marsan, Alexis Zegerman. A look at a few chapters in the life of Poppy, a cheery, colorful, North London schoolteacher whose optimism tends to exasperate those around her.

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