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Paul Walter Hauser as Michael Larson_
Movie The Luckiest Man in America
A scene from the The Luckiest Man in America

About:
The Luckiest Man in America is a 2025 American drama directed by Samir Oliveros, co-written with Maggie Briggs. The film portrays the true story of Michael Larson (Paul Walter Hauser), an unemployed ice cream truck driver from Ohio who, in 1984, discovered a flaw in the game show Press Your Luck. By exploiting this loophole, Larson achieved an unprecedented winning streak, amassing over $110,000 and raising suspicions among the show’s producers. ​


Movie Title: The Luckiest Man in America

Year of Release: 2025​

Date of Release: April 4, 2025​

Director: Samir Oliveros​

Writers:

  • Samir Oliveros​
  • Maggie Briggs​

Producers:

  • Amanda Freedman​

Cast:

  • Paul Walter Hauser as Michael Larson​
  • Walton Goggins​ as Peter Tomarken
  • Shamier Anderson​ as Chuck
  • Brian Geraghty
  • Patti Harrison
  • Haley Bennett
  • Damian Young
  • Lilli Kay
  • James Wolk
  • Shaunette Renée Wilson
  • David Rysdahl
  • Ricky Russert
  • David Strathairn​ as Bill Carruthers
  • Johnny Knoxville
  • Maisie Williams​ as Sylvia

Running Time: 90 minutes​

Age Rating: R (for language)​

Country: United States​

Language: English​

Genre: Drama​

Production Companies:

  • Plenty Good​
  • Fabula​

Distributors:

  • IFC Films​
  • Sapan Studio​

Music: John Carroll Kirby​

Cinematography: Pablo Lozano​

Editing: Sebastián Hernández​

Availability: The Luckiest Man in America is scheduled for a limited theatrical release in the United States on April 4, 2025. Information regarding digital or streaming availability has not been announced at this time.

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