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Lucky Break

6.320011h 47mMovieComedyCrime

Half-way through his 12-year prison sentence for an incompetent armed robbery, Jimmy Hands gets a lucky break: he's transferred to a prison from which he can probably escape. He convinces the governor to stage a musical in an old chapel…

DirectorPeter Cattaneo
WriterRonan Bennett
ProducersPaul Webster·Hanno Huth

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Tubi TVTubi TV
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Peter Cattaneo

JNJames Nesbitt
James Nesbitt
James 'Jimmy' Hands
OWOlivia Williams
Olivia Williams
Annabel
TSTimothy Spall
Timothy Spall
Cliff
CPChristopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer
Graham Mortimer
BNBill Nighy
Bill Nighy
Roger
LJLennie James
Lennie James
Rudy
RCRon Cook
Ron Cook
Perry
PWPeter Wight
Peter Wight
George Barratt
CICelia Imrie
Celia Imrie
Amy
RWRaymond Waring
Raymond Waring
Darren
JJ
John Pierce Jones
Mad Lenny
PMPeter McNamara
Peter McNamara
Ward

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Lucky Break — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Lucky Break?

Lucky Break is streaming on Tubi TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Lucky Break on Netflix?

No, Lucky Break is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Tubi TV.

Is Lucky Break on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Lucky Break isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Tubi TV instead.

Where can I watch Lucky Break for free?

Lucky Break is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in Canada.