The Luckiest Man in America Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

A true-life drama about a man who figured out the secret to a popular game show.

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

The film is set in 1984 and tells the story of an unemployed ice cream driver from Ohio who becomes a contestant on the game show "Press Your Luck." He has discovered a flaw in the game that allows him to win an extraordinary amount of money, leading to a remarkable winning streak and raising suspicions among the show's executives.

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Luckiest Man in America.

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  Paul Walter Hauser

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  David Strathairn

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  Shamier Anderson

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  Walton Goggins

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  Maisie Williams

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  Haley Bennett

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  Johnny Knoxville

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Crew Behind the Film

The The Luckiest Man in America behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

Director

Samir Oliveros

Screenwriters

Samir Oliveros
Maggie Briggs

Production Details

What we know about the The Luckiest Man in America movie production.

Production Updates for The Luckiest Man in America

Dec 2024

Completed

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