The Luckiest Man in America

1h 30m · 2025 · Directed by Samir Oliveros · 3.0 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Luckiest Man in America (2025) runs 1h 30m, directed by Samir Oliveros. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

1984; Michael Larson, an unemployed ice-cream truck driver from Ohio, steps onto the game show "Press Your Luck" harboring a secret: the key to endless amounts of money. But his winning streak is threatened when the executives in the control room start to uncover his real motivations.

Genres: Drama, History, Comedy

Where to watch: Hulu (US, checked 9 July 2026)