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.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.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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7.0/10
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- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 39 wins & 63 nominations total
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Sinead Matthews
- Aliceas Alice
- (as Sinéad Matthews)
Viss Elliot Safavi
- Flamenco Studentas Flamenco Student
- (as Viss Elliot)
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Storyline
Poppy Cross is happy-go-lucky. At 30, she lives in Camden: cheeky, playful, frank while funny, and talkative to strangers. She's a conscientious and exuberant primary-school teacher, flatmates with Zoe, her long-time friend; she's close to one sister, and not so close to another. In this slice of life story, we watch her take driving lessons from Scott, a dour and tightly-wound instructor, take classes in flamenco dance from a fiery Spaniard, encounter a tramp in the night, and sort out a student's aggressive behavior with a social worker's help. Along the way, we wonder if her open attitude puts her at risk of misunderstanding or worse. What is the root of happiness? —<jhailey@hotmail.com>
- Taglines
- The one movie this fall that will put a smile on your face.
- Genres
- Certificate
- K-7
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaThe role of Poppy was written specifically for Sally Hawkins.
- GoofsIn the scene after Poppy has aborted her lessons for good with Scott, she walks past the same row of shops twice.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Happy-Go-Lucky: Mike Leigh's Characters (2008)
- SoundtracksCommon People
Performed by Pulp
Written by Jarvis Cocker (as Cocker) / Nick Banks (as Banks) / Candida Doyle (as Doyle) / Steve Mackey (as Mackey) / Russell Senior (as Senior)
Published by Universal/Island Music Ltd
Courtesy of Universal-Island Records Ltd
Under licence from Universal Music Operations
Top review
Feel good movie
As always, Mike Leigh also in this delivers a film with a unique insight into everyday people. But unlike many other of his films, this is more light and easy in the tone and what I want to call a feel-good movie. The film is based on the character Poppy, and goes straight into her life. It may be strange to write this, but the movie actually has little content besides following her many strange incidents and funny episodes. But even if the movie misses a story that builds itself up and draws you into the action, it works just fine. Much thanks to the main role holder who is really created for the role of the freaky, fun and funny poppy. We also need such movie experiences.
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- dakjets
- Mar 12, 2018
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official sites
- Language
- Also known as
- Happy Go Lucky
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $3,512,016
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $73,867
- Oct 12, 2008
- Gross worldwide
- $18,696,602
- Runtime1 hour 58 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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