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The Lucky One

  • 20122012
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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Zac Efron and Taylor Schilling in The Lucky One (2012)
A Marine travels to North Carolina 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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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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
108K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,252
192
  • Director
    • Scott Hicks
  • Writers
    • Will Fetters(screenplay)
    • Nicholas Sparks(novel)
  • Stars
    • Zac Efron
    • Taylor Schilling
    • Blythe Danner
Top credits
  • Director
    • Scott Hicks
  • Writers
    • Will Fetters(screenplay)
    • Nicholas Sparks(novel)
  • Stars
    • Zac Efron
    • Taylor Schilling
    • Blythe Danner
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 160User reviews
    • 166Critic reviews
    • 39Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 7 nominations

    Videos4

    No. 1
    Trailer 2:33
    No. 1
    "Chemistry"
    Featurette 1:38
    "Chemistry"
    Nicholas Sparks
    Featurette 3:28
    Nicholas Sparks
    TV Spot
    Promo 0:30
    TV Spot

    Photos183

    Zac Efron and Riley Thomas Stewart in The Lucky One (2012)
    Zac Efron and Riley Thomas Stewart in The Lucky One (2012)
    Blythe Danner in The Lucky One (2012)
    Blythe Danner in The Lucky One (2012)
    Zac Efron and Taylor Schilling in The Lucky One (2012)
    Taylor Schilling in The Lucky One (2012)
    Taylor Schilling and Riley Thomas Stewart in The Lucky One (2012)
    Zac Efron in The Lucky One (2012)
    Jay R. Ferguson and Taylor Schilling in The Lucky One (2012)
    Taylor Schilling in The Lucky One (2012)
    Scott Hicks and Zac Efron in The Lucky One (2012)
    Zac Efron and Taylor Schilling in The Lucky One (2012)

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    Zac Efron
    Zac Efron
    • Loganas Logan
    Taylor Schilling
    Taylor Schilling
    • Bethas Beth
    Blythe Danner
    Blythe Danner
    • Ellieas Ellie
    Riley Thomas Stewart
    Riley Thomas Stewart
    • Benas Ben
    Jay R. Ferguson
    Jay R. Ferguson
    • Keith Claytonas Keith Clayton
    Adam LeFevre
    Adam LeFevre
    • Judge Claytonas Judge Clayton
    Robert Hayes
    Robert Hayes
    • Victoras Victor
    • (as Robert Terrell Hayes)
    Joe Chrest
    Joe Chrest
    • Deputy Mooreas Deputy Moore
    Russell Durham Comegys
    Russell Durham Comegys
    • Roger Lyleas Roger Lyle
    • (as Russ Comegys)
    Sharon Conley
    Sharon Conley
    • Principal Milleras Principal Miller
    • (as Sharon Morris)
    Ann McKenzie
    • Charlotte Claytonas Charlotte Clayton
    Kendal Tuttle
    • Acesas Aces
    Cam Banfield
    Cam Banfield
    • Younger Marineas Younger Marine
    • (as Cameron Banfield)
    Ritchie Montgomery
    Ritchie Montgomery
    • Cottage Owneras Cottage Owner
    Courtney James Clark
    Courtney James Clark
    • Logan's Sisteras Logan's Sister
    • (as Courtney J. Clark)
    Trey Burvant
    Trey Burvant
    • Logan's Brother in Lawas Logan's Brother in Law
    Gavin Reyna
    • Logan's Nephewas Logan's Nephew
    Matthew Michaud
    Matthew Michaud
    • Logan's Nephewas Logan's Nephew
    • Director
      • Scott Hicks
    • Writers
      • Will Fetters(screenplay)
      • Nicholas Sparks(novel)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Theaters on military installations were given an advanced showing of the film.
    • Goofs
      Beth's piano, which was covered-up and apparently not used for a long time, was absolutely perfectly in tune when Logan plays it. Pianos do not hold their tune like this.
    • Quotes

      Logan: You should be kissed every day, every hour, every minute.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits don't begin until 8 minutes and thirty seconds into the film.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.120 (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Bound At Sea
      Written and performed by Gregory James Jenkins

    User reviews160

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    I like the actors
    Logan (Zac Efron) is a marine in Iraq. He is drawn to a photo of Beth (Taylor Schilling) with the words "keep safe" written on the back. As he examines the photo, an explosion occurs just where he was before. Everybody considers the photo a lucky charm. He returns home after 3 tours suffering from PTSD. He decides to track down Beth. He can't quite explain his reason for coming when she just assumes that he's looking for a job at her dog kennel. Beth thinks that he's crazy but her grandmother Ellie (Blythe Danner) gives him the job anyways. Beth is divorced from angry jealous police deputy Keith Clayton (Jay R. Ferguson) and they have a son together. Soon, Logan befriends Ellie and the boy while annoying Beth. The photo is the property of Beth's brother who didn't make it back from Iraq.

    I like Zac Efron and Taylor Schilling individually. They are able to salvage some chemistry. The problem is that the whole setup feels forced. It's not simply the way it's written but also the way it's shot. Everything feels slightly fake. This is a Nicholas Sparks after all. The biggest problem is that Logan is a little too precious with his secret about the photo. It's better if he stops trying to tell it and leave it as an internal struggle. Some things are better left to the audience's imagination or even without reason. Nevertheless, I like both leads and I can't help but pull for them.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 20, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Kojo (Australia)
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bức Ảnh Định Mệnh
    • Filming locations
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Village Roadshow Pictures
      • DiNovi Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $60,457,138
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $22,518,358
      • Apr 22, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $99,357,138
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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