Getting Lucky_
"Middlevale High has Cheerleaders, Jocks, Nerds... and a Leprechaun!"
School nerd Bill just wants to save the world and to score a date with cheerleader babe Chrissie Schackler. Both become real possibilities when he finds an alcoholic Leprechaun in a beer bottle he was about to recycle. Wacky hijinks ensue as the leprechaun, Lepkey, messes up a few of the wishes. Can Bill fight off school jock Tony Chanuka and marry Chrissie so they can fulfill their dream of opening a clinic?
Starring
Steven Cooke, Lezlie Z. McCraw, Rick McDowell
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Getting Lucky was released 37 years ago in 1989.
Overview
School nerd Bill just wants to save the world and to score a date with cheerleader babe Chrissie Schackler. Both become real possibilities when he finds an a...
Getting Lucky is a Comedy, Fantasy film with a runtime of 1h 25m.
CAST (20)
SC
Steven Cooke
Bill
LZ
Lezlie Z. McCraw
Krissi
RM
Rick McDowell
Tony
GK
Garry Kluger
Lepkey
JS
Jean Stewart
Babette
Richard Monda
Teacher
PG
Pattie Gordon
Mrs. Shackler
CM
C.J. Merrill
Tim
MQ
Millie Quinn
Mom
PG
Paul G. Kenner
Dad
DK
Devon Kenner
Brother
DK
Dawn Kenner
Sister
JZ
James Zoppe
Horseman
JD
Julie Dole
Cheerleader
BS
Bronwyn St. John
Cheerleader
Marshall Hilliard
Jeff
WS
Wendell Stroup Sr.
Coach
ET
Elliot Tonna
Faukett
RC
Russell Coletti
Nubbs
SB
Steven B. McMillin
Principal
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Getting Lucky about?
School nerd Bill just wants to save the world and to score a date with cheerleader babe Chrissie Schackler. Both become real possibilities when he finds an alcoholic Leprechaun in a beer bottle he was about to recycle. Wacky hijinks ensue as the leprechaun, Lepkey, messes up a few of the wishes. Can Bill fight off school jock Tony Chanuka and marry Chrissie so they can fulfill their dream of opening a clinic?
How long is Getting Lucky?
Getting Lucky has a runtime of 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Who stars in Getting Lucky?
The cast of Getting Lucky includes Steven Cooke, Lezlie Z. McCraw, Rick McDowell, Garry Kluger, Jean Stewart.
What is the rating of Getting Lucky?
Getting Lucky has a rating of 4.4 out of 10 based on 16 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Fantasy