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Happy-Go-Lucky

  • 20082008
  • K-7K-7
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
39K
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Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)
This is the theatrical trailer for Happy-Go-Lucky, directed by Mike Leigh.
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ComedyDramaRomance

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.

IMDb RATING
7.0/10
39K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Mike Leigh
  • Writer
    • Mike Leigh
  • Stars
    • Sally Hawkins
    • Alexis Zegerman
    • Samuel Roukin
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mike Leigh
  • Writer
    • Mike Leigh
  • Stars
    • Sally Hawkins
    • Alexis Zegerman
    • Samuel Roukin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 219User reviews
    • 179Critic reviews
    • 84Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 39 wins & 63 nominations total

    Videos5

    Happy-Go-Lucky: Trailer
    Trailer 2:06
    Happy-Go-Lucky: Trailer
    What Brings You Here
    Clip 1:01
    What Brings You Here
    My Space
    Clip 0:59
    My Space
    High Heels
    Clip 0:54
    High Heels
    Celebrate Chaos
    Clip 0:58
    Celebrate Chaos

    Photos107

    Sally Hawkins and Alexis Zegerman in Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)
    Sally Hawkins in Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)
    Alexis Zegerman in Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)
    Alexis Zegerman in Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)
    Sally Hawkins in Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)
    Sally Hawkins and Alexis Zegerman in Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)
    Sally Hawkins in Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)
    Alexis Zegerman in Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)
    Sally Hawkins in Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)
    Sally Hawkins and Alexis Zegerman in Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)
    Mike Leigh in Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)
    Mike Leigh and Sally Hawkins in Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)

    Top cast

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    Sally Hawkins
    Sally Hawkins
    • Poppyas Poppy
    Alexis Zegerman
    Alexis Zegerman
    • Zoeas Zoe
    Samuel Roukin
    Samuel Roukin
    • Timas Tim
    Elliot Cowan
    Elliot Cowan
    • Bookshop Assistantas Bookshop Assistant
    Andrea Riseborough
    Andrea Riseborough
    • Dawnas Dawn
    Sinead Matthews
    Sinead Matthews
    • Aliceas Alice
    • (as Sinéad Matthews)
    Kate O'Flynn
    Kate O'Flynn
    • Suzyas Suzy
    Sarah Niles
    Sarah Niles
    • Tashas Tash
    Eddie Marsan
    Eddie Marsan
    • Scottas Scott
    Joseph Kloska
    Joseph Kloska
    • Suzy's Boyfriendas Suzy's Boyfriend
    Sylvestra Le Touzel
    Sylvestra Le Touzel
    • Heatheras Heather
    Anna Reynolds
    • Receptionistas Receptionist
    Nonso Anozie
    Nonso Anozie
    • Ezraas Ezra
    Trevor Cooper
    Trevor Cooper
    • Patientas Patient
    Karina Fernandez
    Karina Fernandez
    • Rosita Santosas Rosita Santos
    Philip Arditti
    Philip Arditti
    • Flamenco Studentas Flamenco Student
    Viss Elliot Safavi
    Viss Elliot Safavi
    • Flamenco Studentas Flamenco Student
    • (as Viss Elliot)
    Rebekah Staton
    Rebekah Staton
    • Flamenco Studentas Flamenco Student
    • Director
      • Mike Leigh
    • Writer
      • Mike Leigh
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    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>
    teacherhappinesscamden town londonlondon englanddriving instructor157 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The one movie this fall that will put a smile on your face.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • K-7
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The role of Poppy was written specifically for Sally Hawkins.
    • Goofs
      In the scene after Poppy has aborted her lessons for good with Scott, she walks past the same row of shops twice.
    • Quotes

      Scott: Bear with me.

      Poppy: Is there? Where is he?

    • Connections
      Featured in Happy-Go-Lucky: Mike Leigh's Characters (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Common 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

    User reviews219

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    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

    FAQ2

    • Is "Happy-Go-Lucky" based on a book?
    • What is the name of the song at the end of the trailer?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 29, 2008 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • MK2 (France)
      • Momentum Pictures (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Happy Go Lucky
    • Filming locations
      • Tower Bridge School, Southwark, London, UK
    • Production companies
      • Film4
      • Ingenious Film Partners
      • Special Treats Production Company
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,512,016
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $73,867
      • Oct 12, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $18,696,602
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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