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The Lucky One

2012Movie1 h 41 minPG-13

DramaRomance
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd2.7/5Metacritic395.6Rotten Tomatoes20%67%
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd2.7/5Metacritic395.6Rotten Tomatoes20%67%

Summary

A Marine travels to Louisiana after serving three tours in Iraq and searches for the unknown woman he believes was his good luck charm during the war.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Scott Hicks
Written by
Will Fetters, Nicholas Sparks
Produced by
Denise Di Novi, Kevin McCormick
Music by
Mark Isham

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Facts

April 19, 2012 · 1 h 41 min · PG-13

Released
April 19, 2012
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$99 million
Available in
91 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Shell-Shocked Veteran, Walking the Earth, Alcohol-Induced Idiocy +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Lucky One?"

Questions about The Lucky One

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Where can I stream The Lucky One?

Howdy

In the United States, The Lucky One streams on Howdy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 38 other countries.

Is The Lucky One worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 6.4, Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 20%, and Metacritic 39). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (30).

Is The Lucky One okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceSexual contentStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, sexual content, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Lucky One good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Lucky One?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Was The Lucky One a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$99 million

Yes: it cost about $25 million to make and earned $99 million worldwide, 4.0 times its budget.

What tropes does The Lucky One use?

Shell-Shocked VeteranWalking the EarthAlcohol-Induced IdiocyGood Luck CharmComposite CharacterIdealized SexEntitled to Have YouRope BridgeHeel RealizationTeen PregnancyAnimal LoverRedemption Equals Deathand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Shell-Shocked Veteran, Walking the Earth, and Alcohol-Induced Idiocy.