Lucky Star

Set in 1940s France, this comedy-drama follows Jean Chevalin, a deserter living in extreme poverty with his family. Believing that certain groups receive more support than others, Jean decides to pose as a Jewish man to secure help from smugglers. His goal is to lead his family into the free zone, but this deception initiates a journey that gradually challenges and dismantles his own prejudices.

The film was directed and written by Pascal Elbé, who also served as a producer and appears in the cast as Sam Goldstein. The lead role of Jean Chevalin is played by Benoît Poelvoorde, with Audrey Lamy appearing as Paulette Chevalin. The supporting cast includes Hugo Becker, Zabou Breitman, and Louis Lagorce Douce-Doussière. Produced in France by companies including Quad Productions and France 3 Cinéma, the movie has a runtime of 105 minutes.

Since its release in November 2025, the film has received a modest response from viewers. It holds a rating of 5.4/10 on IMDb based on 77 votes and a similar score of 5.5/10 on TMDB from 45 votes.