Happy-Go-Lucky (2008 film)

Happy-Go-Lucky
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Mike Leigh
Written by	Mike Leigh
Produced by	Simon Channing Williams
Starring	Sally Hawkins Eddie Marsan Alexis Zegerman Sylvestra Le Touzel Samuel Roukin
Cinematography	Dick Pope
Edited by	Jim Clark
Music by	Gary Yershon
Production companies	Summit Entertainment Ingenious Film Partners Film4 UK Film Council Thin Man Films
Distributed by	Momentum Pictures
Release dates	12 February 2008 (2008-02-12) (BIFF) 18 April 2008 (2008-04-18) (United Kingdom)
Running time	118 minutes
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English
Box office	£11.7 million[1]

Happy-Go-Lucky is a 2008 British comedy-drama film written and directed by Mike Leigh. The screenplay focuses on a cheerful and optimistic primary school teacher and her relationships with those around her. The film was well received by critics and resulted in a number of awards for Mike Leigh's direction and screenplay, lead actress Sally Hawkins's performance, and Eddie Marsan's performance in a supporting role.

For her performance, Hawkins won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the 66th Golden Globe Awards and the Silver Bear for Best Actress.