Happy-Go-Lucky
“The one movie this fall that will put a smile on your face.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
2008 Happy Go Lucky Official Trailer 1 HD Miramax Films
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-02
Top Cast
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Sally Hawkins
Poppy Cross
Eddie Marsan
Scott
Alexis Zegerman
Zoe
Sylvestra Le Touzel
Heather
Stanley Townsend
Tramp
Kate O'Flynn
Suzy
Caroline Martin
Helen
Oliver Maltman
Jamie
Sarah Niles
Tash
Samuel Roukin
Tim
Karina Fernandez
Flamenco Teacher
Nonso Anozie
Ezra
Sinéad Matthews
Alice
Andrea Riseborough
Dawn
Elliot Cowan
Bookshop Assistant
Joseph Kloska
Suzy's Boyfriend
Anna Reynolds
Receptionist
Trevor Cooper
Patient
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 10, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 10, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$18.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.56x
+$14.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Leigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Leigh
- Original Score
- Gary Yershon
- Original Title
- Happy-Go-Lucky
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $4.1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $18.7M
- Production Studios
- Summit Entertainment, Ingenious Film Partners, Film4 Productions, UK Film Council, Thin Man Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Leigh
Mike Leigh
Gary Yershon
Dick Pope
Jim Clark
Gail Egan, Tessa Ross, Duncan Reid, James Clayton, Simon Channing Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Leigh
Director
Jim Clark
Editor
Mark Tildesley
Production Design
Dick Pope
Director of Photography
Jacqueline Durran
Costume Design
Simon Channing Williams
Producer
Gary Yershon
Original Music Composer
Mike Leigh
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Happy-Go-Lucky
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Happy-Go-Lucky about?
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.
Who directed Happy-Go-Lucky?
Happy-Go-Lucky was directed by Mike Leigh.
Who stars in Happy-Go-Lucky?
The principal cast of Happy-Go-Lucky includes Sally Hawkins, Eddie Marsan, Alexis Zegerman, Sylvestra Le Touzel, Stanley Townsend.
When was Happy-Go-Lucky released and how long is it?
Happy-Go-Lucky was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of Happy-Go-Lucky?
Happy-Go-Lucky had a reported production budget of $4.1M and grossed $18.7M at the worldwide box office (4.56 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Happy-Go-Lucky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Happy-Go-Lucky was composed by Gary Yershon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Happy-Go-Lucky?
Happy-Go-Lucky holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).