THE LUCKY ONE

THE LUCKY ONE is a drama about a US Marine in Iraq who finds and carries with him a photo of an unknown woman, a lucky charm that he believes has protected him. He finds the woman in Louisiana, widowed with a young son, and their relationship develops. The film was classified '12' for moderate sex and violence.

There are two moderate sex scenes involving the two main characters. In the first, both are clothed but sex is suggested as the woman has her legs wrapped around the man's waist and we briefly see the top of his bare buttocks where his jeans are loosened at the waist. Soon afterwards, they undress in another room and we see the woman's hand briefly slip down the man's trousers. The woman's top and bra are removed with her back to camera so no breast nudity is shown. The second scene shows more gentle thrusting in bed, but this is filmed in soft focus and without detail, emphasising the romantic tone of the scene. The BBFC's Guidelines at '12A'/'12' state 'Sexual activity may be briefly and discreetly portrayed'.

The film opens with a scene of moderate violence in which Marines in Iraq storm a building at night and then come under enemy fire. The scene features undetailed shootings and brief sight of a small bloodstain on the wall behind a man who falls to the ground. The Guidelines at '12A'/'12' state 'Moderate violence is allowed but should not dwell on detail. There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood, but occasional gory moments may be permitted if justified by the context'. There is also some brief threat as the villain of the film points a gun at the main character, but he is soon disarmed.

The film also contains some mild bad language ('bitch', 'ass', 'bullshit', 'shit', 'screw up').

Parents can find additional information about the content of this film if they visit www.pbbfc.co.uk.