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Don't Say Good Luck
Comedy · Music · Drama · 2026
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.
Movie details
Don't Say Good Luck
2026 Comedy · Music · Drama 1h 36m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.3 / 10
Community rating
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.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Don't Say Good Luck?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Julia Hart
Written by
Laura Hankin · Jordan Horowitz · Julia Hart
Sunny Sandler
Sophie Birenbaum
Melanie Lynskey
Elizabeth Birenbaum
Max Greenfield
Ted Birenbaum
Stephanie Beatriz
Ms. Parker
Bebe Neuwirth
Linda
Steve Buscemi
Dale
M
Matan Friedman
Caleb Birenbaum
Court is in session
Put Don't Say Good Luck on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“The strings are showing.”
Every cue tells you exactly what to feel and when, leaving sentiment to do the work character should have done.