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The remarkable true story of how retiree Jerry Selbee discovers a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery and, with the help of his wife, Marge, wins $27 million dollars and uses the money to revive their small Michigan town.
Based on a true story, Jerry and Marge Selbee discover a loophole in the Massachusetts lottery that allows them to win millions of dollars. With their winnings, they aim to revitalize their small Michigan town, but their newfound wealth attracts unwanted attention and leads to unexpected challenges.
The film received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its heartwarming story, humor, and the performances of its lead actors, Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening. Audiences also responded well to its feel-good narrative and inspiring message.
Praised for its charming and optimistic true story.
Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening's chemistry is a highlight.
Some critics found the plot somewhat predictable but enjoyed the overall execution.
Google audience: Audiences loved the movie's feel-good nature and the positive impact the characters had on their community. Many appreciated the inspiring story of how ordinary people used luck to do good.
The film is based on the real-life story of Jerry and Marge Selbee, who actually discovered a flaw in the Massachusetts lottery's "Lotto America" game and won substantial amounts of money over several years.
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If you want to pick a movie for a group of friends to watch, where you know how it is, one might be offended by violence, another by sex scenes, and so on, this could be that movie. It is entertaining with excellent leads; we hadn’t seen Br...