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The one I love

2009Movie1 h 43 min

Comedy
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.4

A romantic comedy movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Isabelle est une trentenaire célibataire (depuis qu'elle est divorcée). Elle est belle, sexy, drôle, émouvante, intelligente... Irrésistible ! Elle est numéro 2 d'un journal qu'elle a créé avec Brice son partenaire et qu'elle dirige d'une main de fer même pas recouverte d'un gant de velours ! Tous les hommes sont fous d'elle. Tous ! Trois en particuliers ! Son fils, Achille, 10 ans, qui depuis le

Feels like

  • Sharp French Comedy-Drama
  • Witty Dialogue-Driven Narrative
  • Complex Family Dynamics
  • Satirical Social Observation
  • Charismatic Ensemble Cast
  • Modern Relationship Struggles
  • Bittersweet Tone
  • Intellectual Humor
  • Character Study Focus
  • Parisian Lifestyle Aesthetic

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Élie Chouraqui
Written by
Élie Chouraqui, Jean-Marie Duprez

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 22, 2009 · 1 h 43 min · Strong Language, Sexual Content

Released
April 22, 2009
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
21 countries

Tropes

The Un-Reveal, Clones Are People, Too, Magic Realism +9

  • The Un-Reveal
  • Clones Are People, Too
  • Magic Realism
  • Freak Out
  • Stealth Hi/Bye
  • The Shrink
  • Bed Trick
  • If I Can't Have You…
  • Uncertain Doom
  • Death Glare
  • Oh, Crap!
  • Screw This, I'm Outta Here!

12 of 21 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The one I love?"

Questions about The one I love

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The one I love?

It streams in 20 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The one I love worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 4.4).

Will The one I love make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and dark humor (7 of 10).

Is The one I love plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The one I love in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does The one I love use?

The Un-RevealClones Are People, TooMagic RealismFreak OutStealth Hi/ByeThe ShrinkBed TrickIf I Can't Have You…Uncertain DoomDeath GlareOh, Crap!Screw This, I'm Outta Here!and 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including The Un-Reveal, Clones Are People, Too, and Magic Realism.