Lucky Them

This week's most rewarding drama pick in the US on Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and in the UK on Amazon Prime Video is Lucky Them. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 89 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Toni Collette's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Philo — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Lucky Them is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Character-driven storytelling at its most effective — Lucky Them earns every emotional beat it goes for. More interested in partying and flirting with young musicians than work, veteran rock journalist Ellie Klug has one last chance to prove her value to her magazine’s editor: a no-stone-unturned search to discover what really happened to long lost rock god, Matt Smith, who also happens to be her ex-boyfriend. Teaming up with an eccentric amateur documentary filmmaker, Ellie hits the road in search of answers. Toni Collette and Thomas Haden Church lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. Lucky Them came out in 2013. What elevates Lucky Them is a refusal to let any character off the hook too easily. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Drama fans who appreciate slow-burn storytelling will feel right at home with Lucky Them. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Toni Collette anchors a cast that never overplays its hand. The kind of drama that stays with you well after the finale.

Lucky Them was released in 2013, directed by Megan Griffiths. The full 96-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.