The Lucky One 2012 received generally negative reviews from critics. At Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a "negative" rating of 20%, based on 134 reviews and an average rating of 4.2/10, with the critical consensus saying, "While it provides the requisite amount of escapist melodrama, The Lucky One 2012 ultimately relies on too many schmaltzy clichés to appeal to anyone not already familiar with the Nicholas Sparks formula". It also has a score of 39 on Metacritic based on 35 reviews, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".

The Lucky One 2012 made $22,515,358 over its opening weekend, landing in number 2 at the box office behind Think Like a Man, but was able to end The Hunger Games 4 week streak as well. As of June 24, 2012, the film has grossed $60,154,238 in North America and $31,100,000 in other countries, for a worldwide total of $91,254,238.

Logan is a marine serving in Iraq. While there, he finds a photo of a girl with "keep safe" written on the back. He is admiring it when his unit is attacked. He survives and credits the photo for saving him. He tries to find the owner but can't, assuming he was killed. When he goes back to the States, he finds it difficult to adjust and is still haunted by what happened. Analyzing the photo, he finds in the background a landmark that tells him she is in Louisiana. He then goes there and finds her. He learns her name is Beth. He tries to tell her what happened but can't get the words out.

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.