The Lucky Ones

The Lucky Ones 2008

6.9/10

NETFLIX Rating : 3.4

IMDB Rating : 7

FD Smart Rating : 6.9

Synopsis : Three soldiers injured in the Iraq War return to native soil, only to find that their tour of duty has taken its toll on the home front.

Regions Available ( 1 ) :
Poland

Actors:

Rachel McAdams , Tim Robbins , Michael Pena

Creators:

Neil Burger , Dirk Wittenborn

Languages:

English [Original] , Polish

Subtitles:

Polish

Genres:

Comedy, Drama, War

Release Date:

2008

Run Time:

1h53m

Maturity Rating:

Suitable for 15 years and over

The story revolves around three soldiers - Colee, TK and Cheever - who return from the 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., with Colee on a mission to bring her boyfriend's guitar back to his family because he saved her life, TK seeking confidence to face his wife after a shrapnel injury that threatens his sexual function and middle-aged Cheever planning to hit the casinos in a desperate effort to pay for his son's college tuition.

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