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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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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 Hoopla and Tubi TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Lucky Break on Netflix?

No, Lucky Break is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Tubi TV.

Is Lucky Break on Amazon Prime Video?

Lucky Break isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Lucky Break for free?

Lucky Break is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in United States.