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Happy-Go-Lucky

Happy-Go-Lucky

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Happy-Go-Lucky

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

2008

1h 58m

6.6(526 votes)

Comedy

Drama

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.

Where to Watch

Rent

Amazon Video

Links & Resources

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Social & External

Production Companies

Summit Entertainment

Ingenious Film Partners

Film4 Productions

UK Film Council

Thin Man Films

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

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

Creative team

Directed by: Mike Leigh
Written by: Mike Leigh
Produced by: Simon Channing Williams

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