- Although starring Tim Robbins is a well-known anti-war figure in Hollywood, the film shows a neutral attitude towards war, so the US military graciously helped in the filming of the film.
- Country music trio Dixie Chicks ultimately did not agree to use their six songs on the film's soundtrack. Because they and Lionsgate did not reach an agreement on the division of the film.
- Tim Robbins formed his own band, and during the filming he also played with local bands in bars near the filming location.
- The three actors, Tim Robinson, Rachel McAdams, and Michael Anthony Peña, had to get along day and night during the filming process, because in the film they appeared in almost every shot at the same time, but when they were not filming they also ate and listened to music together. And travel like the people in the show .
The Lucky Ones behind the scenes gags
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[Colee gets in a fight with a college girl who makes fun of how she limps]
Colee Dunn: [Colee tells the girl about her leg] I'm limping because when I was over there, I got shot in the leg.
College Girl: That wasn't very smart, was it?
[as Colee pushes the girl to the floor, bites a guy who grabs her by the arm, and then punches another guy]
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[T.K. stands beside Colee at the college bar, holding their fists up]
T.K. Poole: [T.K. with a smile] That's right. Be afraid. Nah, be very afraid.