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The Luckiest Man in America

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In 1984, a man named Michael Larson appeared on a popular game show called PRESS YOUR LUCK. Unfortunately for the producers, Michael was about to make history. In trying to beat the system, he caused one of the strangest moments on television.

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Chase Hutchinson TheWrap With Paul Walter Hauser capturing the specific quirks and buried anxieties of the titular “luckiest man,” it’s a film that provides a strange snapshot — even if it may fade away just as quickly. Sep 27, 2024 Full Review Christian Zilko indieWire A delightfully sleazy ensemble thriller that goes down easy in 90 minutes -- and yet another reminder that Hauser is one of his generation’s most interesting movie stars. Rated: B+ Sep 26, 2024 Full Review Angie Han Hollywood Reporter The Luckiest Man in America is plenty evocative, full of retro flair tinged with dread or dreaminess. But as a character study or a narrative, it’s too rooted in its particular place to extend its impact beyond it. Sep 10, 2024 Full Review Wilson Kwong Film Inquiry The film is quite delightful, and showcases the endless versatility of Paul Walter Hauser as a performer. Oct 1, 2024 Full Review Nate Adams The Movie Sleuth Hauser turns in some career best work as the hapless schmuck who figured out a way to game the system and send CBS executives spiraling. Rated: B Sep 28, 2024 Full Review Sarah Gopaul Digital Journal Hauser loves portraying these resigned eccentrics, and here he conveys a man whose hopes and dreams rest on this one television appearance, for better or worse. Sep 26, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis In 1984, a man named Michael Larson appeared on a popular game show called PRESS YOUR LUCK. Unfortunately for the producers, Michael was about to make history. In trying to beat the system, he caused one of the strangest moments on television.
Director
Samir Oliveros
Producer
Amanda Freedman, Constanza Muñoz
Screenwriter
Maggie Briggs, Samir Oliveros
Genre
Biography, Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Game Show
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 30m