The Luckiest Man in America
“What's behind his winning streak?”
Synopsis
1984; Michael Larson, an unemployed ice-cream truck driver from Ohio, steps onto the game show "Press Your Luck" harboring a secret: the key to endless amounts of money. But his winning streak is threatened when the executives in the control room start to uncover his real motivations.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-13
Top Cast
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Paul Walter Hauser
Michael
Walton Goggins
Peter
Shamier Anderson
Chuck
David Strathairn
Bill
Brian Geraghty
Ed
Patti Harrison
Janie
Maisie Williams
Sylvia
Ricky Russert
Whitman
David Rysdahl
Todd
Shaunette Renée Wilson
Donna
James Wolk
Junior
Damian Young
Kauffman
Haley Bennett
Patricia
Johnny Knoxville
Leon Hart
Lilli Kay
Lisa
Tatiana Ronderos
Barb
Stefano Meier
Lyle
Carlota Castro
Susie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 32 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 4, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 6, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$483K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Samir Oliveros
- Screenplay & Story
- Samir Oliveros, Maggie Briggs
- Original Score
- John Carroll Kirby
- Original Title
- The Luckiest Man in America
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Chile, Colombia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $483K
- Production Studios
- Plenty Good, Tucci & Company, Jaguar Bite, Fabula
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Samir Oliveros
Samir Oliveros, Maggie Briggs, Byl Carruthers, Amanda Freedman
John Carroll Kirby
Pablo Lozano
Sebastian Hernandez
Simon Beltran, Andrew Hevia, Amanda Freedman, Paul Walter Hauser, Tiziano Tucci
Department Leadership Roster
Samir Oliveros
Screenplay
Amanda Freedman
Producer
Samir Oliveros
Director
Maggie Briggs
Screenplay
Pablo Lozano
Director of Photography
Sebastian Hernandez
Editor
Lulú Salgado
Production Design
John Carroll Kirby
Original Music Composer
Carolina Serna
Costume Design
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.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Luckiest Man in America
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What is The Luckiest Man in America about?
1984; Michael Larson, an unemployed ice-cream truck driver from Ohio, steps onto the game show "Press Your Luck" harboring a secret: the key to endless amounts of money. But his winning streak is threatened when the executives in the control room start to uncover his real motivations.
Who directed The Luckiest Man in America?
The Luckiest Man in America was directed by Samir Oliveros.
Who stars in The Luckiest Man in America?
The principal cast of The Luckiest Man in America includes Paul Walter Hauser, Walton Goggins, Shamier Anderson, David Strathairn, Brian Geraghty.
When was The Luckiest Man in America released and how long is it?
The Luckiest Man in America was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
How much did The Luckiest Man in America make at the box office?
The Luckiest Man in America grossed $483K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Luckiest Man in America?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Luckiest Man in America was composed by John Carroll Kirby.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Luckiest Man in America?
The Luckiest Man in America holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).