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Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)

Directed by Mike Leigh · Cinematography by Dick Pope

R118 min63 frames

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The one movie this fall that will put a smile on your face.

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Stills, screencaps & shots from Happy-Go-Lucky

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Happy-Go-Lucky (2008) movie still: medium — A woman stands in front of a dense, dark green manicured hedge. She looks directly toward the viewer…Happy-Go-Lucky (2008) movie still: fullbody — A suburban street intersection featuring a yellow parked car and brick facade buildings. A woman…Happy-Go-Lucky (2008) movie still: medium — A man drives a car during the day with blurred residential houses visible outside. The driver grips the…Happy-Go-Lucky (2008) movie still: wide — A group of young people walks across an urban bridge at blue hour. The street is lined with buildings…Happy-Go-Lucky (2008) movie still: wide — A crowded multi-level nightclub features a dance floor filled with people under spotlights. Deep shadows…Happy-Go-Lucky (2008) movie still: wide — A calm lake features a blue rental boat numbered 11 with two women inside. The background shows lush green…Happy-Go-Lucky (2008) movie still: wide — A Tesco Extra gas station sits beneath a large white canopy near a gasometer. Two people stand near a red…Happy-Go-Lucky (2008) movie still: medium — A man and woman lean against a rooftop ledge overlooking a dense city skyline. They face each other in…Happy-Go-Lucky (2008) movie still: wide — A dark, expansive outdoor area with sparse grass and uneven terrain. A single person stands in the center…Happy-Go-Lucky (2008) movie still: medium — A dark, dimly lit parking lot is illuminated by sparse, warm street lighting at night. A woman in an…Happy-Go-Lucky (2008) movie still: wide — A seaside promenade features a public walkway in front of a colorful amusement park. Several people walk…Happy-Go-Lucky (2008) movie still: wide — A busy elementary classroom features walls covered in educational posters and student artwork displays. A…Happy-Go-Lucky (2008) movie still: fullbody — A woman rides a bicycle along a bridge over a city landscape. A large domed cathedral and a commuter…Happy-Go-Lucky (2008) movie still: medium — A bright clinical space contains shelves filled with medical supplies and anatomical models. A man in a…Happy-Go-Lucky (2008) movie still: medium — A woman stands in front of a solid yellow exterior wall with horizontal lines. She looks toward the…Happy-Go-Lucky (2008) movie still: establishing — A row of suburban chimneys stands beneath a wide expanse of partly cloudy sky. The horizon is…
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Happy-Go-Lucky — official trailer

What is Happy-Go-Lucky about?

A look at a few chapters in the life of Poppy, a cheery, colorful, North London schoolteacher whose optimism tends to exasperate those around her.

Where can you watch Happy-Go-Lucky?

US availability for Happy-Go-Lucky (2008). Data by JustWatch, listings on TMDB. Availability changes — check the provider for current listings.

Who stars in Happy-Go-Lucky?

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What does the cinematography of Happy-Go-Lucky look like?

Sampled across 63 frames, the coverage of Happy-Go-Lucky leans on medium shots (44% of the sample) and wide compositions (30%). Cinematographer Dick Pope keeps 62% of it in soft, naturalistic light. This is largely a daylight film — 76% of the frames play in daylight. Focus stays shallow in 56% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings.

What is the color palette of Happy-Go-Lucky?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Happy-Go-Lucky (2008) are #312e2d, #f1f1f0, #100f0e, #544f4e, #95928b, #b3b0af — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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  • #f1f1f0
  • #100f0e
  • #544f4e
  • #95928b
  • #b3b0af

See the full Happy-Go-Lucky colour palette — every hex with its share, plus warmth, saturation and luminance.

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