Luckiest Girl Alive
Synopsis
A Sharp-Tongued New Yorker who appears to have it all: a sought-after position at a glossy magazine, a killer wardrobe, and a dream Nantucket wedding on the horizon. But when the director of a crime documentary invites her to tell her side of the shocking incident that took place when she was a teenager at the prestigious Brentley School, Ani is forced to confront a dark truth that threatens to unravel her meticulously crafted life.
Production Budget Analysis
The production budget for Luckiest Girl Alive (2022) has not been publicly disclosed.
CAST: Mila Kunis, Chiara Aurelia, Finn Wittrock, Connie Britton, Alex Barone, Carson MacCormac DIRECTOR: Mike Barker CINEMATOGRAPHY: Colin Watkinson MUSIC: Linda Perry PRODUCTION: Orchard Farm Productions, Made Up Stories, Picturestart
Box Office Performance
Theatrical box office data is not publicly available for Luckiest Girl Alive (2022). This may indicate a limited release, direct-to-streaming, or a release predating modern box office tracking.
Profitability Assessment
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INDUSTRY IMPACT
PRODUCTION NOTES
▸ Production
In August 2015, it was announced Lionsgate had acquired film rights to Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll, with Reese Witherspoon set to produce under her Pacific Standard banner. It was scrapped, however, due to scheduling conflicts and poor budgeting. In February 2021, it was announced the film would be happening with Mila Kunis starring and Mike Barker set to direct. Netflix was to distribute. In July 2021, Finn Wittrock, Scoot McNairy, Chiara Aurelia, Thomas Barbusca, Justine Lupe, Dalmar Abuzied, Alex Barone, Carson MacCormac, Jennifer Beals, and Connie Britton joined the cast.
Principal photography began June 2021 in Toronto, Canada, and ended in September 2021 in New York City, USA. Filming locations included the cities of Whitby and Cobourg in Ontario, Canada, and Shelter Island, New York, USA.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Summary: 2 wins & 3 nominations total
CRITICAL RECEPTION
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 42% based on 55 reviews with an average rating of 5.4/10. The website's consensus reads: "Luckiest Girl Alive means well and Mila Kunis does strong work in the central role, but those positive points are overshadowed by a treatment that risks trivializing its themes."
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