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Happy-Go-Lucky(2008)
Status: Released
Date: 2008-04-18
66%
501 Votes
Time: 1h 58m
The one movie this fall that will put a smile on your face.
Overview:
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.
Languages: English, Spanish.
Countries:
United Kingdom,
United States of America
Budget: $4,100,000.00
Revenue: $18,696,602.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Happy-Go-Lucky
Top 10 Billed 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
Video Trailer Happy-Go-Lucky
Video: 2008 Happy Go Lucky Official Trailer 1 HD Miramax Films
2008 Happy Go Lucky Official Trailer 1 HD Miramax Films
Official UK Trailer
First Look: Happy-Go-Lucky
Sally Hawkins and Mike Leigh on Happy Go Lucky | Film4 Interview Special
All 4 videos
2008 Happy Go Lucky Official Trailer 1 HD Miramax Films - Trailer
Official UK Trailer - Trailer
First Look: Happy-Go-Lucky - Featurette
Sally Hawkins and Mike Leigh on Happy Go Lucky | Film4 Interview Special - Featurette
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