Lucky Them
“Revisit your past. Rewrite your future.”
Synopsis
More interested in partying and flirting with young musicians than work, veteran rock journalist Ellie Klug has one last chance to prove her value to her magazine’s editor: a no-stone-unturned search to discover what really happened to long lost rock god, Matt Smith, who also happens to be her ex-boyfriend. Teaming up with an eccentric amateur documentary filmmaker, Ellie hits the road in search of answers.
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Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-16
Top Cast
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Toni Collette
Ellie Klug
Thomas Haden Church
Charlie
Oliver Platt
Giles
Ryan Eggold
Lucas Stone
Nina Arianda
Dana
Ahna O'Reilly
Charlotte
Johnny Depp
Matthew Smith
Joanne Woodward
Doris (voice)
Amy Seimetz
Sara
S.J. Chiro
Giles' Wife
Lynn Shelton
Lisa
Louis Hobson
Lawrence
Christian Palmer
Bartender
Conner Marx
Micah
Evan Mosher
Joshua
Richard Carmen
Farmer
Tony Doupe
Jonathan
Emily Wachtel
Charity Rocks
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 30, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 29, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Megan Griffiths
- Screenplay & Story
- Huck Botko, Emily Wachtel
- Original Score
- Craig Wedren, Sharon Jones
- Original Title
- Lucky Them
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Mymy productions, Tangerine Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Megan Griffiths
Huck Botko, Emily Wachtel, Caroline Sherman
Craig Wedren, Sharon Jones
Ben Kutchins
Meg Reticker
Adam Gibbs, Amy Hobby, Peer Pedersen, Emily Wachtel, Joanne Woodward
Department Leadership Roster
Megan Griffiths
Director
Craig Wedren
Original Music Composer
Ben Kutchins
Director of Photography
Meg Reticker
Editor
John Lavin
Production Design
Rebecca Luke
Costume Design
Huck Botko
Screenplay
Emily Wachtel
Screenplay
Adam Gibbs
Producer
Amy Hobby
Producer
Emily Wachtel
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lucky Them
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What is Lucky Them about?
More interested in partying and flirting with young musicians than work, veteran rock journalist Ellie Klug has one last chance to prove her value to her magazine’s editor: a no-stone-unturned search to discover what really happened to long lost rock god, Matt Smith, who also happens to be her ex-boyfriend. Teaming up with an eccentric amateur documentary filmmaker, Ellie hits the road in search of answers.
Who directed Lucky Them?
Lucky Them was directed by Megan Griffiths.
Who stars in Lucky Them?
The principal cast of Lucky Them includes Toni Collette, Thomas Haden Church, Oliver Platt, Ryan Eggold, Nina Arianda.
When was Lucky Them released and how long is it?
Lucky Them was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Lucky Them?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lucky Them was composed by Craig Wedren, Sharon Jones.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lucky Them?
Lucky Them holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).