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My One and Only

2009·Movie
1h 48min·PG-13

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Hopeful and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Family and history

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

A mother takes her two sons on an unusual road trip from New York to Pittsburgh, St. Louis and eventually Hollywood in her quest to find a man to take care of them all.
Road TripFamily DramaQuirkyPeriod PieceComing-of-AgeRomanticMelancholyHopeful

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about My One and Only

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Where can I stream My One and Only legally?

My One and Only is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is My One and Only worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is My One and Only rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is My One and Only?

1 h 48 min

My One and Only runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on My One and Only?

Critics66
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 66 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see My One and Only much the same way.

Was My One and Only a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$3 million

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 25% of its budget.

What language is My One and Only in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch My One and Only?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for My One and Only in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.