Lucky Stiff
Lucky Stiff

Lucky Stiff

2014Movie78 minEnglish

An English shoe salesman inherits 6 million dollars from a recently deceased uncle he has never met before, on the condition that he takes the uncle's corpse on a trip to Monte Carlo.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes56%
Metacritic49/100
Google Users76%
Director: Ant WardGenres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Plot Summary

A reserved young woman inherits a large sum of money from an uncle she never knew. To claim her inheritance, she must take his cremated remains on a bizarre, cross-country road trip and fulfill his eccentric dying wishes. Along the way, she encounters a cast of peculiar characters and uncovers shocking secrets about her family's past.

Critical Reception

Lucky Stiff received a mixed reception from critics, with many praising its quirky humor and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Stanley Tucci. However, some found the plot convoluted and the humor occasionally hit-or-miss, leading to a generally lukewarm critical consensus.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique premise and dark comedic tone.
  • Stanley Tucci's performance was highlighted as a standout element.
  • Criticized by some for a convoluted plot and uneven humor.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed the film, appreciating its offbeat humor and the performances. Some reviewers found it a fun, eccentric ride, while a smaller portion felt it was too strange or lacked narrative coherence.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was "The Last Performance," but it was changed to "Lucky Stiff" to better reflect its comedic and macabre themes.

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