Lucky Star
La bonne étoile
“Running from the Nazis? There’s only one thing more important than a good plan: A lucky star...”
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.
Top Cast
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Benoît Poelvoorde
Jean Chevalin /Jacob
Audrey Lamy
Paulette Chevalin /Sarah
Hugo Becker
L'anguille
Pascal Elbé
Sam Goldstein
Zabou Breitman
Madeleine
Louis Lagorce Douce-Doussière
Marcel Chevalin/Joseph
David Talbot
Faurillon
Patrick Mille
Emmanuelle Schaaff
Francette
Léa Alborghetti
Fleur
Jeanne Rosa
Rivka
Émilie Gavois-Kahn
Jeanne
Emmanuelle Lepoutre
Hannah
Philippe Uchan
Bouvier
Patrick Ligardes
Boisvert
Pierre Poirot
Cointreau
Camille Sagols
Salomon
Romy Baratin
Myriam
Release History & Theatrical Window
Angoulême Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pascal Elbé
- Screenplay & Story
- Pascal Elbé
- Original Title
- La bonne étoile
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Quad Productions, Père & Films, France 3 Cinéma, Yann Zenou Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pascal Elbé
Pascal Elbé
Gilles Henry
Yann Zenou, Pascal Elbé
Department Leadership Roster
Pascal Elbé
Director
Pascal Elbé
Screenplay
Yann Zenou
Producer
Pascal Elbé
Producer
Gilles Henry
Director of Photography
Jean-Marc Tran Tan Ba
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Threat • Stressful Scenes
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lucky Star
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Lucky Star?
Lucky Star was directed by Pascal Elbé.
Who stars in Lucky Star?
The principal cast of Lucky Star includes Benoît Poelvoorde, Audrey Lamy, Hugo Becker, Pascal Elbé, Zabou Breitman.
When was Lucky Star released and how long is it?
Lucky Star was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lucky Star?
Lucky Star holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP.