- 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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[T.K. talks to Colee about being a leader]
T.K. Poole: If you wanna move up in the world, you gotta have skills. Basic skills.
Colee Dunn: Yeah? What are your skills?
T.K. Poole: Leadership. I'm a leader.
Colee Dunn: Me, too.
T.K. Poole: No, you're a private. That's the opposite of a leader.
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[T.K. talks to his girlfriend on the phone and says to his girlfriend that he's traveling with two guys]
Colee Dunn: [as T.K. hangs up the phone Colee responds] Oh my, lord. You're one good liar. You know that? But, just so you know, that's not a good thing. That just makes you a big phony.
T.K. Poole: But most of what I said was true.
Colee Dunn: Except you forgot the part about the titty bars.
T.K. Poole: It's 'cause I'm not going to a titty bar.
Colee Dunn: It seems to me if you can't tell your soul mate the truth then maybe she's not really your soul mate.
T.K. Poole: I didn't say she was my soul mate.
Colee Dunn: If Randy lied to me... I'd take that guitar and I would bust it over his head and the damn lap dancers, too!