Lucky Star
"Running from the Nazis? There’s only one thing more important than a good plan: A lucky star..."
Released just last year. Lucky Star is a comedy/drama film. directed by Pascal Elbé.
Starring Benoît Poelvoorde, Audrey Lamy, and Hugo Becker
Synopsis
In 1940, in France, Jean Chevalin lives with his family in great poverty after deserting the army. Convinced that some people manage better than others, he decides to pretend to be Jewish in order to receive help from smugglers and reach the free zone. This ruse will lead his family on a journey that will gradually dismantle his prejudices.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 12, 2025
2 months ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Benoît Poelvoorde
as Jean Chevalin /Jacob
Audrey Lamy
as Paulette Chevalin /Sarah
Hugo Becker
as L'anguille
Pascal Elbé
as Sam Goldstein
Zabou Breitman
as Madeleine
Louis Lagorce Douce-Doussière
as Marcel Chevalin/Joseph
David Talbot
as Faurillon
Patrick Mille
Emmanuelle Schaaff
as Francette
Léa Alborghetti
as Fleur
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Quad Productions
- Père & Films
- France 3 Cinéma
- Yann Zenou Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucky Star about?
In 1940, in France, Jean Chevalin lives with his family in great poverty after deserting the army. Convinced that some people manage better than others, he decides to pretend to be Jewish in order ...
Who directed Lucky Star?
Lucky Star was directed by Pascal Elbé.
How long is Lucky Star?
Lucky Star has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Lucky Star released?
Lucky Star was released on November 12, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lucky Star?
The main cast of Lucky Star includes Benoît Poelvoorde, Audrey Lamy, Hugo Becker, Pascal Elbé, Zabou Breitman.