O Lucky Man!
1973, English. Directed by Lindsay Anderson.
Smile while you’re makin’ it. Laugh while you’re takin’ it. Even though you’re fakin’ it. Nobody’s gonna know …
An ambitious coffee salesman has a series of improbable and ironic adventures seemingly designed to challenge his naive idealism.
- Runtime
- 3h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 122 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch O Lucky Man!
O Lucky Man! isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Lindsay AndersonDirector
- Malcolm McDowellMichael Arnold Travis / Plantation Thief
- Ralph RichardsonSir James Burgess / Monty
- Rachel RobertsGloria Rowe / Madame Paillard / Mrs. Richards
- Arthur LoweMr. Duff / Charlie Johnson / Dr. Munda
- Helen MirrenPatricia / Casting Assistant
- Graham CrowdenStewart / Prof. Millar / Meths Drinker
- Peter JeffreyFactory Chairman / Prison Governor
- Dandy NicholsTea Lady / Neighbour
- Mona WashbourneNeighbour / Usher / Sister Hallett
- Philip StoneJenkins / Interrogator / Salvation Army Major
- Alan PriceAlan Price
- Mary MacLeodMrs. Ball / Salvationist / Vicar's Wife
Details
- Released
- 25 March 1973
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- David Sherwin, Malcolm McDowell
- Budget
- $2.5M
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O Lucky Man!: quick answers
What should I watch before O Lucky Man!?
Watch if.... (1968) first.
What comes after O Lucky Man!?
Next in the series: Britannia Hospital (1982).
Is O Lucky Man! worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 122 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is O Lucky Man!?
O Lucky Man! runs 184 minutes (3h 4m).
Does O Lucky Man! have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for O Lucky Man!. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
O Lucky Man! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
O Lucky Man! is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is O Lucky Man! on?
O Lucky Man! isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like O Lucky Man!?
If you liked O Lucky Man!, try Beyond the Valley of the Dolls, 24 Hour Party People, Heavy Traffic.
Who directed O Lucky Man!?
O Lucky Man! (1973) was directed by Lindsay Anderson and stars Malcolm McDowell, Ralph Richardson, Rachel Roberts.