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Don't Say Good Luck
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Julia Hart. With Sunny Sandler, Melanie Lynskey, Max Greenfield.
7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Sophie Birenbaum is ready for the spotlight as the lead in her high school musical — until she's suddenly facing more drama at home than on the stage.
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7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTSophie Birenbaum is ready for the spotlight as the lead in her high school musical — until she's suddenly facing more drama at home than on the stage.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Don't Say Good Luck.
MoviHero lists August 13, 2026 as the release date for Don't Say Good Luck. Julia Hart is the listed director. The listed cast includes Sunny Sandler as Sophie Birenbaum, Melanie Lynskey as Elizabeth Birenbaum, Max Greenfield as Ted Birenbaum, Stephanie Beatriz as Ms. Parker. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateAugust 13, 2026
GenresDrama · Comedy · Music
Runtime1h 36m
DirectorJulia Hart
CastSunny Sandler as Sophie Birenbaum, Melanie Lynskey as Elizabeth Birenbaum, Max Greenfield as Ted Birenbaum, Stephanie Beatriz as Ms. Parker
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Don't Say Good Luck right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Don't Say Good Luck runs 1h 36m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.3/10 from 152 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required4/10
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“Heartfelt and tender, with a gentle ability to pull on the heartstrings.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherElizabeth BirenbaumElizabeth Birenbaum appears in Don't Say Good Luck (2026).Open character guide otherSophie BirenbaumSophie Birenbaum appears in Don't Say Good Luck (2026).Open character guide otherTed BirenbaumTed Birenbaum appears in Don't Say Good Luck (2026).Open character guide otherMs. ParkerMs. Parker appears in Don't Say Good Luck (2026).Open character guide otherDaleDale appears in Don't Say Good Luck (2026).Open character guide
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