Share:

Lucky Break(Movie, 1994)

R
| 1h 34min | Genres: Comedy, Romance / Love
Lucky BreakRating: 2.4/5 (with 33 votes)
Lucky Break (released in the United States as Paperback Romance) is a 1994 Australian romantic comedy film directed by Ben Lewin, about a woman with polio who breaks her leg and is treated normally for the first time in her life. Actress Rebecca Gibney was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role by the Australian Film Institute in 1995 for her role in the film. ()
Movie poster of Lucky Break

Where to watch Lucky Break (cinema/streaming/download)?

At the moment we can't find any options to watch Lucky Break online but we constantly add new providers. Create a free account now to add Lucky Break to your favorites & stay up to date.

Awards & Nominations for Lucky Break

AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actress in Film

About Lucky Break

Sophie, a writer of racy romance novels, is working on one of her stories in the library, when Eddie overhears her. Sophie, embarrassed by her paralyzed leg from childhood polio, spurns his advances, but when Sophie breaks her leg, she has the perfect way of hiding her disability from Eddie. As Sophie struggles to win over Eddie and hide her disability, Eddie's jealous fiance and a police officer investigating a jewel heist threaten their relationship.

Ad Protect Your Online Privacy with a VPN

Don't risk your personal information and online activities being exposed to hackers, government surveillance, and other online threats. A VPN encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP, giving you maximum security and privacy. Take control of your online safety, switch to a VPN now. Choose one of these services to learn more:

Trailer for Lucky Break + Featurettes/Teaser/Clips

Paperback Romance (1994) Teaser (VHS Capture)(Trailer, 0:33)

Play VideoPlay Video

Additional Information

Production country: Australia
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 2 languages: English (EN), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Released
Release date US: 08/15/1997 (World premiere: 10/20/1994)
Director: Ben Lewin
Screenwriter: Ben Lewin
Composer: Paul Grabowsky
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"Held i uheld"
"Paperback Romance"
Keywords: polio, crutch, writer, library

Similar movies as Lucky Break

These movies are similar to Lucky Break (story/era etc.):

Not Another Happy Ending

Certification unknown

2013 | 3.0/5 | 1h 42min

Lily in Love

PG-13

1984 | 3.0/5 | 1h 30min

The Man Who Reclaimed His Head

Certification unknown

1934 | 1h 20min

Shadow of the Eagle

Certification unknown

2005 | 1.4/5 | 1h 45min

The Great Library Misery

Certification unknown

1938 | 3.0/5 | 12min

Hell Is Sold Out

Certification unknown

1951 | 3.0/5 | 1h 25min

Christmas on Division Street

Certification unknown

1991 | 2.9/5 | 2h

Accent on Youth

Certification unknown

1935 | 1h 17min

Other movies with this title: Lucky Break (MX, 1992), Lucky Break (DE/GB/US, 2001), Lucky Break (GB, 2020)

WatchPlayStream ID: MOVIES:268494, Added: 05/08/2018, Last updated: 04/14/2024