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Happy-Go-Lucky poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 71.4 / 100
2008·Comedy / Drama / Romance·1h 58m

HAPPY-GO-LUCKY

“The one movie this fall that will put a smile on your face.”

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.

Above the Line
Mike Leigh·DirectorMike Leigh·WriterDick Pope·Director of PhotographyGary Yershon·Original Music ComposerJim Clark·Editor
Cast
Sally Hawkins·Poppy CrossEddie Marsan·ScottAlexis Zegerman·ZoeSylvestra Le Touzel·HeatherStanley Townsend·TrampKate O'Flynn·SuzyCaroline Martin·HelenOliver Maltman·JamieSarah Niles·TashSamuel Roukin·Tim
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Mike Leigh·DirectorChloe Chesterton·Second Assistant DirectorJosh Robertson·First Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Mike Leigh·Writer
Camera· 1
Dick Pope·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Jim Clark·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
Gary Yershon·Original Music ComposerTim Fraser·Sound DesignerTim Fraser·Sound RecordistNigel Stone·Sound Re-Recording MixerRobert Farr·Sound Re-Recording MixerMark Paterson·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art & Design· 8
Mark Tildesley·Production DesignJacqueline Durran·Costume DesignDenis Schnegg·Art DirectionHolly Waddington·Assistant Costume DesignerChristine Blundell·Makeup DesignerPatrick Rolfe·Supervising Art DirectorMichelle Day·Set DecorationLesa Warrener·Makeup Artist
Production· 8
Simon Channing Williams·ProducerGail Egan·Executive ProducerJames Clayton·Executive ProducerDuncan Reid·Executive ProducerTessa Ross·Executive ProducerDavid Garrett·Executive ProducerNina Gold·CastingGeorgina Lowe·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 2
Christine Blundell·Hair DesignerMatthew Moffat·Gaffer
By the Numbers
71.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
93%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$19M
ROI 356%
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Happy-Go-Lucky's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#D7261E
#F2C94C
#FFFFFF
Mood
Joyful, Celebratory
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a red background with gold confetti. In the center, a woman in a red plaid shirt and jeans rides a bicycle with a basket. To the left,”

comedy
Key Elements
BicycleBuildingsConfetti
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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