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One on One

1977Movie1 h 38 minPG

Drama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes78%72%
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes78%72%

Summary

Henry Steele is a basketball phenom at his small town high school, but when he matriculates to a big city university on a scholarship, soon realizes that he has few skills outside the sport.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or scares.

Movies with

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Lamont Johnson
Written by
Robby Benson, Jerry Segal
Produced by
Marty Hornstein
Music by
Charles Fox

Everyone

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Facts

June 28, 1977 · 1 h 38 min · PG

Released
June 28, 1977
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
25 countries

Tropes

No Antagonist, Hope Is Scary, Bittersweet Ending +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream One on One?"

Questions about One on One

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream One on One?

PlexThe RokuTubi TV

In the United States, One on One is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store.

Is One on One worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 78%).

Is One on One okay for kids?

PGStrong language

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

Is One on One plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is One on One good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does One on One use?

No AntagonistHope Is ScaryBittersweet EndingBag of HoldingTook a Level in CheerfulnessAndrocles' LionConspiracy TheoristStealth Hi/ByeThe RunawayCigarette of AnxietyHand WaveX-Ray Visionand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 tropes for it, including No Antagonist, Hope Is Scary, and Bittersweet Ending.