Lucky Star 2025
“Running from the Nazis? There’s only one thing more important than a good plan: A lucky star...”
What is Lucky Star?
Lucky Star is a 2025 film set in France during the year 1940. The story follows a man named Jean Chevalin who lives with his family in conditions of great poverty after deserting the army.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2025
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 12, 2025
- Original language
- FR
- Origin
- France
- Studios
- Quad Productions, Père & Films, France 3 Cinéma
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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Lucky Star is a 2025 film set in France during the year 1940. The story follows a man named Jean Chevalin who lives with his family in conditions of great poverty after deserting the army. Faced with the encroaching Nazi presence and the challenges of his situation, Chevalin attempts to improve his family's circumstances through a calculated deception. Convinced that certain individuals receive better treatment than others, he decides to pretend to be Jewish. He believes this ruse will allow him and his family to receive assistance from smugglers, ultimately helping them reach the free zone. As the family embarks on this dangerous journey, the experience begins to dismantle the prejudices that Chevalin previously held. The film explores the consequences of his actions as he navigates the complexities of his environment. This production is distinct from the 2024 Canadian drama of the same name, which focuses on a different narrative involving a character named Lucky and the struggles of a family in suburban Calgary.
Should you watch it?
“A desperate father's risky deception leads his family on a transformative journey through occupied France.”
- Powerful exploration of prejudice and identity
- Authentic portrayal of wartime desperation
- Strong character-driven narrative
- Heavy subject matter may be difficult for some viewers
You appreciate thoughtful historical dramas about moral complexity.
Suitable for mature audiences due to wartime themes and social commentary.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this film based on a true story?
The film is inspired by historical events and circumstances from the World War II era.
What time period does this take place in?
The story is set in 1940 during the wartime occupation of France.
What is the main character's motivation?
Jean Chevalin deserts the army and deceives others out of desperation to help his family survive.
Does the family face consequences for their actions?
The deception leads the family on a journey that challenges their perspectives and prejudices.
What themes does the film explore?
The film examines poverty, survival, identity, and the dismantling of personal prejudices during wartime.