Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)

Name: Happy-Go-Lucky
Director: Mike Leigh
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2008-04-18
Duration: 1 h 58 min
Cast: Sally Hawkins, Eddie Marsan, Alexis Zegerman, Sylvestra Le Touzel

Comedy Drama

Director: Mike Leigh

Cast: Sally Hawkins, Eddie Marsan, Alexis Zegerman, Sylvestra Le Touzel

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Runtime118 min

Rating15

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A look at a few chapters in the life of Poppy, a cheery, colorful, North London schoolteacher whose optimism tends to exasperate those around her.

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Mike Leigh's 2008 comedy-drama 'Happy-Go-Lucky' is a delight, thanks to Sally Hawkins' winning performance as the irrepressibly upbeat Poppy. Her infectious optimism and refusal to be dragged down by life's challenges make for a refreshingly charming and life-affirming viewing experience, especially for fans of character-driven stories.

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Happy-Go-Lucky is a 2008 British comedy-drama film written and directed by Mike Leigh. Starring Sally Hawkins, Eddie Marsan and Alexis Zegerman, the film follows a cheerful and optimistic London primary school teacher and her relationships with those around her. It was well received by critics and resulted in a number of awards for Mike Leigh's direction and screenplay, as well as the performances of Hawkins and Marsan. Among her accolades, Hawkins won Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the 66th Golden Globe Awards and the Silver Bear for Best Actress for her work in the film.