Happy-Go-Lucky is a 2008 British comedy-drama film, written and directed by Mike Leigh. It stars Sally Hawkins as a cheerful and optimistic London primary school teacher, with Eddie Marsan and Alexis Zegerman in supporting roles. Happy-Go-Lucky premiered on 12 February 2008 at the 58th Berlin International Film Festival, where Hawkins won the Silver Bear for Best Actress. Upon its wide release in April, the film went on to gross $18.7 million at the worldwide box office.