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The One and Only

1978Movie1 h 37 minPG

ComedyRomance
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8

Summary

Andy Schmidt manages to win fellow student Mary’s heart, but getting a job after college turns out much harder than expected. Desperate and dreaming of stardom, he tries wrestling.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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24 of 26

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Directed by
Carl Reiner
Written by
Steve Gordon
Produced by
Steve Gordon, David V. Picker
Music by
Patrick Williams

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Facts

February 3, 1978 · 1 h 37 min · PG

Released
February 3, 1978
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$17 million
Available in
51 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The One and Only?"

Questions about The One and Only

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Where can I stream The One and Only?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The One and Only from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is The One and Only worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 5.8).

Is The One and Only okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The One and Only make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Is The One and Only good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.