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The Luck of the Irish

  • TV Movie
  • 20012001
  • TV-GTV-G
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
7.8K
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The Luck of the Irish (2001)
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Drama
A teenager must battle for a gold charm to keep his family from being controlled by an evil leprechaun.A teenager must battle for a gold charm to keep his family from being controlled by an evil leprechaun.A teenager must battle for a gold charm to keep his family from being controlled by an evil leprechaun.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
7.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Paul Hoen
  • Writers
    • Andrew Price(story)
    • Mark Edward Edens(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Ryan Merriman
    • Henry Gibson
    • Alexis Lopez
Top credits
  • Director
    • Paul Hoen
  • Writers
    • Andrew Price(story)
    • Mark Edward Edens(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Ryan Merriman
    • Henry Gibson
    • Alexis Lopez
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 37User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    Top cast

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    Ryan Merriman
    Ryan Merriman
    • Kyle Johnsonas Kyle Johnson
    Henry Gibson
    Henry Gibson
    • Reilly O'Reillyas Reilly O'Reilly
    Alexis Lopez
    • Bonnie Lopezas Bonnie Lopez
    Glenndon Chatman
    • Russell Hallowayas Russell Halloway
    Marita Geraghty
    Marita Geraghty
    • Kate O'Reilly Johnsonas Kate O'Reilly Johnson…
    Paul Kiernan
    Paul Kiernan
    • Bob Johnsonas Bob Johnson…
    Timothy Omundson
    Timothy Omundson
    • Seamus McTiernenas Seamus McTiernen
    Dane Stevens
    • Patrickas Patrick
    • (as Duane Stephens)
    Charles Halford
    Charles Halford
    • McDermottas McDermott
    Ashley Chapman
    • Cheerleaderas Cheerleader
    Brett Yoder
    • Drake Whitleyas Drake Whitley
    Emberson Bill
    • Native American Boyas Native American Boy
    Thurl Bailey
    • Mr. Hollowayas Mr. Holloway
    Dustin Harding
    • Boy #1as Boy #1
    Curley Green
    • History Teacheras History Teacher
    Nora McCaa
    • Concession Attendantas Concession Attendant
    Jack Mergist
    • Boyas Boy
    • (as John Kenneth Mergist)
    Stan Ellsworth
    • Coachas Coach
    • Director
      • Paul Hoen
    • Writers
      • Andrew Price(story) (teleplay)
      • Mark Edward Edens(teleplay)
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    Storyline

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    A teenager must battle for a gold charm to keep his family from being controlled by an evil leprechaun.
    • filmed in utah
    • charm
    • leprechaun
    • basketball movie
    • family relationships
    • 3 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Family
      • Fantasy
      • Sport
    • Certificate
      • TV-G
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      At about 15 minutes into the movie, one of the graphic designers who worked on the movie gave himself secret credit by adding his name to the yearbook.
    • Goofs
      The confetti on the stage during the carnival step-dance varies inconsistently between shots.
    • Quotes

      Kyle Johnson: You mean I'm a leprechaun, too?

      Kate Johnson: What else would ya be?

      [in Irish accent]

      Kyle Johnson: Oh, saints preserve us!

    • Connections
      Featured in MsMojo: Top 10 Best Disney Channel Movies of All Time (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Take A Leap
      Written by Stanley A. Smith, J. A. Manges & Leonard Stevens

    User reviews37

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Wow
    This movie is kinda crazy. Unfortunately, the real insanity only comes through in the final act.
    helpful•0
    0
    • doomedmac
    • Feb 17, 2021

    FAQ16

    • What is 'The Luck of the Irish' about?
    • Is "The Luck of the Irish" based on a book?
    • Why does Kyle have to wear the lucky coin?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 9, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Irländarnas tur
    • Filming locations
      • Juan Diego Catholic High School - 300 E. 11800 S, Draper, Utah, USA
    • Production company
      • Just Singer Entertainment
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD
      • 4:3

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