Lucky Day
Synopsis
When 30-year-old Allison Campbell wins a $2 million lottery, her family life turns upside down not just because of her winnings but because Allison is mentally handicapped. Kari, her younger sister, has been caring for Alison for 10 years. Problems arise when the girls' mother, Katherine, decides she wants Allison to live with her.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Amy Madigan
Kari
Olympia Dukakis
Katherine Campbell
Chloe Webb
Allison
Terence Knox
Nick
John Beasley
Bo
Allen Hamilton
Tom
Courtney Fouche
Allison, as a child
Tyler Hard
Kari, as a child
James Gaulke
Ann Bainbridge
Young Katherine Campbell
Susan B. Sedlachek
Guy Adams
David Anthony Brinkley
James Cada
Susan Chambers
Amanda
Joel Thingvall
Bus Rider (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 10, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Wrye
- Screenplay & Story
- John Axness, Jennifer Miller
- Original Score
- David Bell
- Original Title
- Lucky Day
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Wrye
John Axness, Jennifer Miller
David Bell
Jon Kranhouse
Department Leadership Roster
Donald Wrye
Director
John Axness
Writer
Jon Kranhouse
Director of Photography
David Bell
Original Music Composer
Jennifer Miller
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lucky Day.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Lucky Day.
list7
Emmy Award Nominated Titles - IMDb
500 best 91's movies
More Like Lucky Day
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lucky Day
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lucky Day about?
When 30-year-old Allison Campbell wins a $2 million lottery, her family life turns upside down not just because of her winnings but because Allison is mentally handicapped. Kari, her younger sister, has been caring for Alison for 10 years. Problems arise when the girls' mother, Katherine, decides she wants Allison to live with her.
Who directed Lucky Day?
Lucky Day was directed by Donald Wrye.
Who stars in Lucky Day?
The principal cast of Lucky Day includes Amy Madigan, Olympia Dukakis, Chloe Webb, Terence Knox, John Beasley.
When was Lucky Day released and how long is it?
Lucky Day was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Lucky Day?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lucky Day was composed by David Bell.