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Don't Say Good Luck

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In this coming-of-age dramedy, 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.
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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh The Times (UK) Aug 17, 2026
2/5
At times this film has the eager, sincere quality of a student play: excitable theatre kids giving it their all. But when heavier dramatic lifting is required, it falls short. Go to Full Review
Monica Castillo AV Club Aug 13, 2026
B+
By focusing on life and its messiness instead of looming death, Hart’s film earns the emotion other cancer dramas take for granted. Go to Full Review
Lisa Kennedy New York Times Aug 13, 2026
Sandler is sweetly attuned to Sophie, a sometimes tentative teenager. And Lynskey strikes a believable balance as both a fighter and a woman tired of the fight. Go to Full Review
Alise Chaffins The Dominion Post Sep 20, 2026
4/5
"Don't Say Good Luck"...manages to avoid the worst inclinations of this kind of drama, instead giving us an earnest and heartfelt look at the realities of being a teenager losing a parent and a parent saying goodbye to their teenager. Go to Full Review
Armond White National Review Sep 3, 2026
Don’t Say Good Luck combines movie-musical structure with teen-movie richness. It succeeds where the miserable mixed-genre construct of La La Land failed. Go to Full Review
Codie Allen Geek Vibes Nation Aug 29, 2026
8/10
Sunny Sandler and Melanie Lynskey are the heart of the movie, and together they give it something that feels incredibly genuine. Go to Full Review
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Elisha I @asapidox 23 hrs ago Really enjoyed this one! 😭 Had me hooked pretty much the whole way through. I liked the whole setup and how everything played out. Such a fun watch! See more Lori S @lorisam 1 day ago Sunny Sandler was amazing in this touching and sweet film. I am a new and huge fan, she has it all. I ugly cried at the end. Totally worth seeing. I look forward to watching this young star for many years to come! See more Wyllow B @RT86199102 4 days ago This movie was SOOO sad. I cried sm. Honestly not too much to say about it but I loved and enjoyed it. See more diogo13 T @Tua_mera Sep 17, 2026 Um "amadurecimento" musical bem intencionado e genuinamente emocionante, ancorado pela ótima química entre Sunny Sandler e Melanie Lynskey. O roteiro apressa algumas relações e abraça o melodrama sem pudor no terço final, mas entrega um saldo positivo e muito honesto sobre o pré-luto. See more Matthew W @Mattrocks704 Sep 15, 2026 This movie is very well done. At times it can be corny but it doesn’t outweigh the emotional component of the movie. You put an excellent cast with an emotional subject everyone’s job goes up and it’s a three or more star rating. I’d even say that Sunny Sandler is on the rise as an actress in the movie industry! See more Amy K @RT12179265 Sep 15, 2026 This movie was fantastic! Bring the kleenex. Sunny Sandler will earn an Oscar one day. Do not miss this show! See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis In this coming-of-age dramedy, 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
Producer
Adam Sandler, Jackie Sandler, Jordan Horowitz, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Fred Berger
Screenwriter
Laura Hankin, Julia Hart, Jordan Horowitz
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
Netflix Studios
Rating
PG-13 (Teen Drinking|Some Strong Language|Sexual References|Thematic Material)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 14, 2026
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.66:1)
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