Lucky
2011, English. Directed by Avie Luthra.
Sometimes luck has to be found
A 10-year-old South African orphan leaves his Zulu village to make his own life in the city... only to find no one will help him, except a formidable Indian woman.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 11 September 2011
- Country
- South Africa
- Written by
- Avie Luthra
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Lucky: quick answers
Is Lucky worth watching?
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How long is Lucky?
Lucky runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Lucky have a post-credits scene?
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Lucky parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Lucky on?
Lucky isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 September 2011. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lucky?
If you liked Lucky, try Skin, The Color of Friendship, Bastard Out of Carolina.
Who directed Lucky?
Lucky (2011) was directed by Avie Luthra and stars Sihle Dlamini, Jayashree Basavaraj, James Ngcobo.