'We Were the Lucky Ones' (2024) air date, plot, full cast and how to stream Hulu's drama series

The upcoming Hulu series 'We Were the Lucky Ones' offers an emotional journey of a Polish family struggling to survive amidst Nazi atrocities
PUBLISHED FEB 24, 2024
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Series name: We Were the Lucky Ones

Platform: Hulu

Date of release: March 28, 2024

Country of origin: United States

Genre: Historical drama

Director: Thomas Kail

Full cast list: Joey King, Logan Lerman, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Amit Rahav, Hadas Yaron, Sam Woolf, Michael Aloni, Moran Rosenblatt, Eva Feiler, Lior Ashkenazi, Robin Weigert, Ido Samuel

The forthcoming Hulu drama series 'We Were the Lucky Ones', which is being produced by the likes of Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, is helmed by 'Up Here' director Thomas Kail.

The television series, which is based on Georgia Hunter's novel of the same name, chronicles the story of a Polish Jewish family, who encounter harsh realities during World War II.

What is the plot of 'We Were the Lucky Ones'?

The series' narrative unfolds amid the Nazi occupation in the 20th century, illustrating the tribulations that fell upon Jewish families.

To survive, the family relocates to various regions of the globe and battles for survival. The series will focus on a variety of subjects, including family, perseverance, conflict, and optimism.

The main cast of 'We Were the Lucky Ones'

Joey King

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 19: Joey King attends the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards a
Joey King stars as Halina Kurc in 'We Were the Lucky Ones' (@Getty Images)

Joey King plays the role of Halina Kurc in the drama series.

The young actress attracted a few eyeballs in 2010 for her performance in 'Ramona and Beezus'. In 2018, she rose to stardom after starring in Netflix's 'The Kissing Booth'.

Since then, King has featured in several productions, and with each appearance, she has solidified her spot in Hollywood.

Her significant titles include 'Crazy, Stupid, Love', 'The Dark Knight Rises', 'White House Down', 'Going in Style', and 'Bullet Train', among others.

Logan Lerman 


 
 
 
 
 
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Logan Lerman portrays the part of Addy Kurc in the series. Commencing his career as a child, the 'Jack & Bobby' actor has gained widespread acclaim for his performance in the 'Percy Jackson' franchise.

His major work credits include 'The Butterfly Effect', 'My One and Only', 'The Three Musketeers', 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower', 'The Vanishing of Sidney Hall', and 'Noah and Fury', among others.

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Henry Lloyd-Hughes, who plays the role of Genec Kurc in the series, debuted in 2004 with 'Murphy's Law' and then starred in 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.'

The London native garnered recognition for his performance in 'The Inbetweeners.' He also appeared in the highly praised series 'Parade's End.'

His other notable works include 'Miliband of Brothers', 'Weekender', 'Indian Summers', and 'The Irregulars', among others.

How to stream 'We Were the Lucky Ones'?

To watch the emotional story, you must have a Hulu membership. The platform offers both ad-free and ad-inclusive versions.

The ad-inclusive version costs $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year. Eligible students may get the ad-supported package for $1.99/month.

On the other hand, the premium package costs $17.99 a month if you want to be free of advertisements.

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