The Lucky One

Name: The Lucky One
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 2012-04-19
Cast: Zac Efron, Taylor Schilling, Blythe Danner, Jay R. Ferguson, Riley Thomas Stewart

2012 | 101 min | Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With just 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for romantics. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood: Warm and romantic.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
What might put you off: Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

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.