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Don't Say Good Luck

  • 2026
  • PG-13
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
7.3K
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Melanie Lynskey, Max Greenfield, Sunny Sandler, and Jack Champion in Don't Say Good Luck (2026)
Sophie Birenbaum gets the lead in her high school show, but at the same time, her mom's cancer comes back.
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Sophie Birenbaum is ready for the spotlight as the lead in her high school musical — until suddenly she's living with even more drama at home than on the stage.Sophie Birenbaum is ready for the spotlight as the lead in her high school musical — until suddenly she's living with even more drama at home than on the stage.Sophie Birenbaum is ready for the spotlight as the lead in her high school musical — until suddenly she's living with even more drama at home than on the stage.

  • Director
    • Julia Hart
  • Writers
    • Laura Hankin
    • Julia Hart
    • Jordan Horowitz
  • Stars
    • Sunny Sandler
    • Melanie Lynskey
    • Max Greenfield
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    7.3K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    34
    25
    • Director
      • Julia Hart
    • Writers
      • Laura Hankin
      • Julia Hart
      • Jordan Horowitz
    • Stars
      • Sunny Sandler
      • Melanie Lynskey
      • Max Greenfield
    • 110User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast58

    Sunny Sandler
    Sunny Sandler
    • Sophie Birenbaum
    Melanie Lynskey
    Melanie Lynskey
    • Elizabeth Birenbaum
    Max Greenfield
    Max Greenfield
    • Ted Birenbaum
    Stephanie Beatriz
    Stephanie Beatriz
    • Ms. Parker
    Bebe Neuwirth
    Bebe Neuwirth
    • Linda
    Steve Buscemi
    Steve Buscemi
    • Dale
    Matan Friedman
    Matan Friedman
    • Caleb Birenbaum
    • (as Matan M. Friedman)
    Eitan Friedman
    Eitan Friedman
    • Ethan Birenbaum
    • (as Eitan O. Friedman)
    Scarlett Estevez
    Scarlett Estevez
    • Carolyn Morales
    Emma McNulty
    Emma McNulty
    • Erin
    Jack Champion
    Jack Champion
    • Jack Davis
    Elyse Bell
    Elyse Bell
    • Mallory Sinclair
    Ethan Costanilla
    Ethan Costanilla
    • TJ Everett
    Claire Scavone
    Claire Scavone
    • Trista Hoyt
    Gabby Beredo
    Gabby Beredo
    • Audrey
    Ishita Bansal
    Ishita Bansal
    • Chaundra
    Rocky Anicette
    Rocky Anicette
    • Hana
    Serena Parrish
    Serena Parrish
    • Katie
    • Director
      • Julia Hart
    • Writers
      • Laura Hankin
      • Julia Hart
      • Jordan Horowitz
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    Related interests

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    Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music (1965)
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Melanie Lynskey was Writer Laura Hankin's first "wish list" choice to play Elizabeth.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Bio min Bio podden: The Invite, Don't Say Good Luck och Annie Hall (2026)
    • Soundtracks
      Club Knocked Up
      Written by Sara Bareilles

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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 14, 2026 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Не бажай удачі
    • Filming locations
      • Maple Street, Cranford, 07016, New Jersey, USA
    • Production companies
      • Happy Madison Productions
      • Netflix Studios
      • Original Headquarters
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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