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Netflix Sets UAE Release for “Don’t Say Good Luck”

8/13/2026

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Netflix Streams UAE

Netflix will stream “Don’t Say Good Luck” in the United Arab Emirates on August 14, 2026.
Sunny Sandler plays Sophie Birenbaum, who leads her school’s Waitress musical while her mother Elizabeth, portrayed by Melanie Lynskey, battles returning cancer.
Julia Hart directs the 95-minute film, rated PG-13/16+, which she co-wrote with Laura Hankin and Jordan Horowitz.
The cast features Max Greenfield, Stephanie Beatriz, Steve Buscemi, Bebe Neuwirth and Jon Lovitz.

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Cameos Appear

Jon Lovitz (comedian), Steve Buscemi (actor) and Bebe Neuwirth (actress) make surprise cameo appearances in the Happy Madison film.
The film features Sunny Sandler (Adam Sandler's daughter) and stars Sadie Sandler (Adam Sandler's daughter) in the dark comedy “Roommates,” highlighting the director’s use of his children.
Its cameo approach is likened to Alfred Hitchcock’s famous brief appearances, signaling a self-aware nod to classic cinema.

History

Historical Context

Hitchcock first used a self-referential cameo in his 1927 debut, The Lodger, and went on to appear in 53 films, a practice later cited by Spielberg and Tarantino. The 2009 remake of The Lodger revived the story, and Netflix now streams the UAE-original series Don’t Say Good Luck, employing similar star-filled micro-appearances to draw viewers.

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Netflix Streams UAE

Netflix will stream “Don’t Say Good Luck” in the United Arab Emirates on August 14, 2026.
Sunny Sandler plays Sophie Birenbaum, who leads her school’s Waitress musical while her mother Elizabeth, portrayed by Melanie Lynskey, battles returning cancer.
Julia Hart directs the 95-minute film, rated PG-13/16+, which she co-wrote with Laura Hankin and Jordan Horowitz.
The cast features Max Greenfield, Stephanie Beatriz, Steve Buscemi, Bebe Neuwirth and Jon Lovitz.

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