Don't Say Good Luck

2026 1h 36m EN

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7.3

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★7.3TMDB · 131

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Synopsis

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Sophie Birenbaum is ready for the spotlight as the lead in her high school musical — until she's suddenly facing more drama at home than on the stage.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Sunny Sandler
Sophie Birenbaum
Melanie Lynskey
Elizabeth Birenbaum
Max Greenfield
Ted Birenbaum
Stephanie Beatriz
Ms. Parker
Bebe Neuwirth
Linda
Steve Buscemi
Dale
Matan Friedman
Caleb Birenbaum
Eitan Friedman
Ethan Birenbaum

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Julia Hart
Writers: Laura Hankin, Laura Hankin, Jordan Horowitz
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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1 / 6

ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Julia Hart, shot by Bryce Fortner. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 6

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Yuli. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 6

DIRECTOR

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Editor Shayar Bhansali shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 6

CAST

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Sunny Sandler and Melanie Lynskey and Max Greenfield carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 6

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt36590417 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Julia Hart directs. Bryce Fortner behind the camera. Yuli scores. Shayar Bhansali cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
2Directed by Julia Hart, shot by Bryce Fortner. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Yuli. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Shayar Bhansali shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Sunny Sandler and Melanie Lynskey and Max Greenfield carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt36590417 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Classified under 8 themes, including "high school", "affectation", "melancholy", "musical".

The technical file

Cinematography: Bryce Fortner
Original score: Yuli
Editing: Shayar Bhansali
Production design: Tim Grimes
Costume design: Vanessa Porter
Makeup / hair: Julia Lallas
Sound: Julian Slater
Stunt coordinator: Manny Siverio
Runtime: 96 min · 1h 36m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Don't Say Good Luck (2026)

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synecdochia2026-08-21
★ 7/10
Heartfelt and tender, with a gentle ability to pull on the heartstrings. My temperament remained steady throughout the course of the film, although the end was more melancholy than I realised.

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