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4/10No. Hardly anything works here. Even the heart-warming story itself is riddled with poor writing and lack of any sort of clarity.
Reviewed on April 15, 2021
The Lucky Ones(2008)
6.4(198)1h 53m2008-09-26
ComedyDramaHistory
The Lucky Ones Synopsis
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.
The Lucky Ones (2008) is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Neil Burger, released on September 26, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Rachel McAdams, Tim Robbins, Michael Peña and Molly Hagan. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 198 ratings.
- Director:
- Neil Burger
- Writers:
- Neil Burger, Dirk Wittenborn
- Producers:
- David Levien, Rick Schwartz, Neil Burger
- Cinematographer:
- Declan Quinn
- Composer:
- Rolfe Kent
- Production:
- Roadside Attractions, QED International
- Status:
- Released
The Lucky Ones (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Lucky Ones before you stream it.
The Lucky Ones Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rachel McAdams
as Colee Dunn
Tim Robbins
as Fred Cheaver
Michael Peña
as T.K. Poole
Molly Hagan
as Pat Cheaver
Mark L. Young
as Scott Cheaver
Arden Myrin
as Barbara Tilson
Coburn Goss
as Peter Tilson
John Heard
as Bob
Jennifer Joan Taylor
as Bob's Wife
Annie Corley
as Jeanie Klinger
John Diehl
as Tom Klinger
Spencer Garrett
as Pastor Nolan
Key crew
Directed by Neil Burger, written by Neil Burger and Dirk Wittenborn, produced by David Levien, Rick Schwartz and Neil Burger.
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The Lucky Ones Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 198 ratings.
Wuchak
8/10**_Great road movie about veterans traveling across America_** Three soldiers coming back from Iraq meet at JFK in NY where all flights are delayed due to a blackout. One soldier is older and getting out of the Army for good (Timothy Robbins), one has a serious groin injury and is trying to heal-up (Michael Pena) and the other is on leave to visit the family of a dead comrade (Rachel McAdams). They end up in a…
Reviewed on July 7, 2025
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The Lucky Ones – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Lucky Ones online?
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The Lucky Ones (2008) is available to stream on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Lucky Ones?
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The main cast of The Lucky Ones (2008) includes Rachel McAdams, Tim Robbins, Michael Peña, Molly Hagan and Mark L. Young. The film was directed by Neil Burger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Lucky Ones released?
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The Lucky Ones was released on September 26, 2008 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is The Lucky Ones worth watching?
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The Lucky Ones (2008) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 198 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Lucky Ones?
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