Lucky Star
Running from the Nazis? There’s only one thing more important than a good plan: A lucky star...
5.5
47 votes
November 12, 2025
1h 45m
Overview
In 1940, in France, Jean Chevalin lives with his family in great poverty after deserting the army. Convinced that some people manage better than others, he decides to pretend to be Jewish in order to receive help from smugglers and reach the free zone. This ruse will lead his family on a journey that will gradually dismantle his prejudices.
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Cast
Benoît Poelvoorde
Jean Chevalin /Jacob
Audrey Lamy
Paulette Chevalin /Sarah
Hugo Becker
L'anguille
Pascal Elbé
Sam Goldstein
Zabou Breitman
MadeleineLouis Lagorce Douce-Doussière
Marcel Chevalin/JosephDavid Talbot
Faurillon
Patrick Mille
Emmanuelle Schaaff
Francette
Léa Alborghetti
Fleur
Jeanne Rosa
Rivka
Émilie Gavois-Kahn
Jeanne
Emmanuelle Lepoutre
Hannah
Philippe Uchan
Bouvier
Patrick Ligardes
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