The Luckiest Man in the World
1989, English. Directed by Frank D. Gilroy.
New York City garment manufacturer Sam Posner is a liar, a bully and a cheat who makes life unpleasant for his wife, mistress and everyone else around him. When he's late for a flight that ends up crashing on the runway, the near-miss causes him to change his entire personality and resolve to be nicer to those around him, including the gay son he had disowned. But his employees and family have trouble adjusting to the new Sam.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- 22 February 1989
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- Frank D. Gilroy
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How long is The Luckiest Man in the World?
The Luckiest Man in the World runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Which OTT platform is The Luckiest Man in the World on?
The Luckiest Man in the World isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 February 1989. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Luckiest Man in the World?
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Who directed The Luckiest Man in the World?
The Luckiest Man in the World (1989) was directed by Frank D. Gilroy and stars Philip Bosco, Doris Belack, Matthew Gottlieb.