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The Lucky Ones

The Lucky Ones

20086.41h 53m

Overview

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.

Directed by Neil Burger
Written by Neil Burger, Dirk Wittenborn
Produced by David Levien, Rick Schwartz, Neil Burger
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Top Cast

Rachel McAdams

Rachel McAdams

Colee Dunn

Tim Robbins

Tim Robbins

Fred Cheaver

Michael Peña

Michael Peña

T.K. Poole

Annie Corley

Annie Corley

Jeanie Klinger

John Diehl

John Diehl

Tom Klinger

John Heard

John Heard

Bob

Molly Hagan

Molly Hagan

Pat Cheaver

Spencer Garrett

Spencer Garrett

Pastor Nolan

Arden Myrin

Arden Myrin

Barbara Tilson

Katherine LaNasa

Katherine LaNasa

Janet

Themes & Keywords

friendshiproad tripsoldier

About The Lucky Ones

The Lucky Ones is a comedy, drama, history film released in 2008 exploring themes of friendship, road trip, soldier. Directed by Neil Burger, it stars Rachel McAdams, Tim Robbins, Michael Peña. 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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