A Stroke of Luck (2016) movie poster

A Stroke of Luck (2016)

Villaviciosa de al lado
ThumbScore
👍 67%Google users liked it archived
TMDB Score
⭐ 50
RomanceDramaComedy
Director
Runtime
1h 30m
Country
Spain
Language
Spanish
TMDB Rating
5.0/10 (199 votes)
Cast
Carmen Machi as Mari
Leo Harlem as Anselmo
Carlos Santos as Ricardo
Salva Reina as Nino
Jon Plazaola as Carlos
Boré Buika as Padre Benjamín
Arturo Valls as César
Antonio Pagudo as Juandi
It's divisive. Only 67% of audiences liked it based on 199 votes.
Overview
Villaviciosa de al Lado is a peaceful town stuck in time, living exclusively of the fame of a 200 years-old spa. Therefore, city hall's debts threatens to close the spa and ruin all town. Their salvation becomes when suddenly mayor Anselmo and the rest of members of city hall realize that they won the Christmas Lottery. But their happiness turns in horror after to discover that the prize belongs to a serial number distributed by the town's brothel, causing the suspicion of the wives and fear of the husbands after a TV interview where Mari, brothel's owner, claims that the almost men of the town will have prize from the lottery. Wanting a way to charge the prize to save the town without having to suffer the anger of their respective women, Anselmo, Ricardo, César, Juandi and Paco plots a plan in order to steal the money from the brothel, meanwhile Mari tries reconcile her stranded life and restore the memory of her deceased father, a former mayor. Wikipedia ↗
Audience Consensus

A Stroke of Luck is a 2016 romance, drama, comedy film directed by Nacho G. Velilla. Villaviciosa de al Lado is a peaceful town stuck in time, living exclusively of the fame of a 200 years-old spa.

Therefore, city hall's debts threatens to close the spa and ruin all town. Their salvation becomes when suddenly mayor Anselmo and the rest of members of city hall realize that they won the Christmas Lottery. But their happiness turns in horror after to discover that the prize belongs to a serial number distributed by the town's brothel, causing the suspicion of the wives and fear of the husbands after a TV interview where Mari, brothel's owner, claims that the almost men of the town will have prize from the lottery.

Wanting a way to charge the prize to save the town without having to suffer the anger of their respective women, Anselmo, Ricardo, César, Juandi and Paco plots a plan in order to steal the money from the brothel, meanwhile Mari tries reconcile her stranded life and restore the memory of her deceased father, a former mayor. The film has been rated by 199 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a romance film, A Stroke of Luck delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. A Stroke of Luck (2016) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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