Happy-Go-Lucky (2008 film)

Happy-Go-Lucky
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMike Leigh
Written byMike Leigh
Produced bySimon Channing Williams
Starring
CinematographyDick Pope
Edited byJim Clark
Music byGary Yershon
Production
companies
Distributed byMomentum Pictures (United Kingdom)
Summit Entertainment (Overseas)
Release dates
  • 12 February 2008 (2008-02-12) (Berlinale)
  • 18 April 2008 (2008-04-18) (United Kingdom)
Running time
118 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Box office$18.7 million

Happy-Go-Lucky is a 2008 British comedy-drama film written and directed by Mike Leigh. Starring Sally Hawkins, Eddie Marsan and Alexis Zegerman, the film follows a cheerful and optimistic London primary school teacher and her relationships with those around her. It was well received by critics and resulted in a number of awards for Mike Leigh's direction and screenplay, as well as the performances of Hawkins and Marsan. Among her accolades, Hawkins won Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the 66th Golden Globe Awards and the Silver Bear for Best Actress for her work in the film.