The Lucky Ones (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2008, The Lucky Ones is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Neil Burger, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Lucky Ones stars Tim Robbins as Fred Cheaver, Rachel McAdams as Colee Dunn, Michael Peña as T.K. Poole and Kerry Bishé as College Girl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Lucky Ones has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lucky Ones page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lucky Ones tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lucky Ones (2008)?
- In US, The Lucky Ones is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lucky Ones worth watching?
- The Lucky Ones holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lucky Ones?
- The Lucky Ones stars Tim Robbins, Rachel McAdams, Michael Peña, Kerry Bishé and John Diehl.
- When was The Lucky Ones released?
- The Lucky Ones was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.