
The Lucky Ones
Directed by Neil Burger
Produced by Roadside Attractions, QED International
A road-trip comedy-drama about three wounded Iraq War veterans rediscovering friendship and purpose as they navigate a changed America.
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.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Is The Lucky Ones scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is The Lucky Ones easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Is The Lucky Ones sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is The Lucky Ones violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Does The Lucky Ones end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like The Lucky Ones
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Lucky Ones
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Lucky Ones, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Lucky Ones, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Lucky Ones, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































