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Lucky Break

6.220011h 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

ProducersPeter Cattaneo·Hanno Huth

Where to watch

Hoopla

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Peter Cattaneo

James Nesbitt

James 'Jimmy' Hands

Olivia Williams

Olivia Williams

Timothy Spall

Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer

Graham Mortimer

Bill Nighy

Lennie James

Ron Cook

Peter Wight

Celia Imrie

Raymond Waring

John Pierce Jones

John Pierce Jones

Peter McNamara

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Lucky Break — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Lucky Break?

Lucky Break is streaming on Hoopla 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 August 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

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.