
The Lucky One
A Marine travels to Louisiana after serving three tours in Iraq and searches for the unknown woman he believes was his good luck charm during the war.
Release Year
2012
Runtime
101 min
Audience Score
7.2
Genres
Drama, Romance
Story Snapshot
A Marine travels to Louisiana after serving three tours in Iraq and searches for the unknown woman he believes was his good luck charm during the war.
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The Lucky One is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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