Happy-Go-Lucky
“The one movie this fall that will put a smile on your face.”
2008•R•1h 58m•6.6•Released
ComedyDrama
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.
Director
Mike Leigh
Writer
Mike Leigh
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$19M
Languages
English, Spanish
Studio
Summit Entertainment
Cast
Sally Hawkins
Poppy Cross
Eddie Marsan
Scott
Alexis Zegerman
Zoe
Sylvestra Le Touzel
Heather
Stanley Townsend
Tramp
Kate O'Flynn
Suzy
Caroline Martin
Helen
Oliver Maltman
Jamie
Sarah Niles
Tash
Samuel Roukin
Tim
Karina Fernandez
Flamenco Teacher
Nonso Anozie
Ezra
Sinéad Matthews
Alice
Andrea Riseborough
Dawn
Elliot Cowan
Bookshop Assistant
Production
Company
Summit Entertainment
Company
Ingenious Film Partners
Company
Film4 Productions
Company
UK Film Council
Company
Thin Man Films
Producer
Simon Channing Williams
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