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The Lucky Ones

R1h 53m2008Neil Burger
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 38% · Metacritic 53
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The story revolves around three soldiers — Colee, T.K. and Cheaver — who return from the Iraq War after suffering injuries and learn that life has moved on without them. They end up on an unexpected road trip across the U.S.

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FriendshipRoad TripIraq War VeteranSoldierIraq WarWar InjuryMilitary LeaveU.s. Army SoldierU.s. Army

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What is The Lucky Ones (2008) about?

The story revolves around three soldiers — Colee, T.K. and Cheaver — who return from the Iraq War after suffering injuries and learn that life has moved on without them. They end up on an unexpected road trip across the U.S.

Who stars in The Lucky Ones?

The Lucky Ones stars Rachel McAdams (Colee Dunn), Tim Robbins (Fred Cheaver), Michael Peña (T.K. Poole), Molly Hagan (Pat Cheaver), Mark L. Young (Scott Cheaver). The film was directed by Neil Burger.

How long is The Lucky Ones?

The Lucky Ones has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2008. It is rated R.

Is The Lucky Ones worth watching?

The Lucky Ones holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 38. Fans of Comedy, Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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