The Lucky One (2012) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated PG-13 • 2012 • 1h 41m
The Lucky One follows Marine Logan Thibault, who tracks down a woman whose photograph he believes saved his life during a war tour in Iraq. Upon arriving in her Louisiana hometown, he navigates local suspicion, specifically from her volatile ex-husband, while developing a romance with her. The film earns its PG-13 rating for moderate sexual content and occasional intense moments of domestic aggression. While it deals with mature themes… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Lucky One appropriate for kids?
The Lucky One follows Marine Logan Thibault, who tracks down a woman whose photograph he believes saved his life during a war tour in Iraq. Upon arriving in her Louisiana hometown, he navigates local suspicion, specifically from her volatile ex-husband, while developing a… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Lucky One
What happens in The Lucky One, moment by moment
- 0:04 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:32 🍷 Substances 3/10
Sex and nudity in The Lucky One
The film includes moderate sexual content, featuring a scene where a man and woman are seen naked from the back while showering together. There are additional brief, non-explicit sexual encounters between the lead couple.
Violence and gore in The Lucky One
Violence is mild and consists mostly of war-related explosions shown in flashback and a high-tension scene involving a firearm. A climactic sequence involves characters caught in a dangerous storm, resulting in a fatal accident.
Language in The Lucky One
The film contains mild, infrequent profanity, including the use of 's--t' several times and a single instance of 'ass'.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Lucky One
Alcohol consumption is depicted in a few scenes, including characters drinking in a social setting and an instance where a character is intoxicated during a confrontation.
Mature themes in The Lucky One
The story centers on heavy themes, including post-traumatic stress disorder, the weight of survivor's guilt, and the grief associated with the death of a family member in combat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Lucky One appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Lucky One is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The Lucky One follows Marine Logan Thibault, who tracks down a woman whose photograph he believes saved his life during a war tour in Iraq. Upon arriving in her Louisiana hometown, he navigates local suspicion…
What age rating does The Lucky One have?
The Lucky One is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Lucky One about?
The Lucky One follows Marine Logan Thibault, who tracks down a woman whose photograph he believes saved his life during a war tour in Iraq. Upon arriving in her Louisiana hometown, he navigates local suspicion, specifically from her volatile ex-husband, while developing a romance with her. The film earns its PG-13…
Is there sex or nudity in The Lucky One?
The film includes moderate sexual content, featuring a scene where a man and woman are seen naked from the back while showering together. There are additional brief, non-explicit sexual encounters between the lead couple.
How violent is The Lucky One?
Violence is mild and consists mostly of war-related explosions shown in flashback and a high-tension scene involving a firearm. A climactic sequence involves characters caught in a dangerous storm, resulting in a fatal accident.
Is the language in The Lucky One appropriate for kids?
The film contains mild, infrequent profanity, including the use of 's--t' several times and a single instance of 'ass'.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Lucky One?
Alcohol consumption is depicted in a few scenes, including characters drinking in a social setting and an instance where a character is intoxicated during a confrontation.
What mature themes appear in The Lucky One?
The story centers on heavy themes, including post-traumatic stress disorder, the weight of survivor's guilt, and the grief associated with the death of a family member in combat.
How long is The Lucky One?
The Lucky One runs 101 minutes, directed by Scott Hicks, released in 2012.
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