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One Day

2011Movie1 h 47 minPG-13

DramaRomance
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic486.2Rotten Tomatoes36%50%

A deeply romantic, nostalgic drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up, with standout performances and score.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Twenty years. Two people.

After spending the night together on the eve of their college graduation, Dexter and Emma are shown each year on the same date to see where they are in their lives. They are sometimes together, and sometimes not.

Feels like

  • Bittersweet Romance
  • Non-Linear Storytelling
  • Defining Moment
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Iconic Soundtrack
  • Melancholic Beauty
  • Life Choices
  • Time and Memory
  • Chemistry-Driven Drama
  • Existential Longing

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Lone Scherfig
Written by
David Nicholls
Produced by
Nina Jacobson
Music by
Rachel Portman

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Facts

March 2, 2011 · 1 h 47 min · PG-13

Released
March 2, 2011
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content, Drug Use, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$59 million
Available in
98 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Artistic License, Better as Friends, Betty and Veronica +9

  • Artistic License
  • Better as Friends
  • Betty and Veronica
  • Brainy Brunette
  • Byronic Hero
  • The Casanova
  • Dropped a Bridge on Him
  • Look Both Ways
  • Disposable Fiancé
  • Romantic False Lead
  • Star-Crossed Lovers
  • Ladykiller in Love

12 of 18 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about One Day

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream One Day?

In the United States, you can rent or buy One Day from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It streams in 35 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is One Day worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (63 out of 100) than critics (42).

Is One Day okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual contentDrug useStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content, drug use, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is One Day good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is One Day plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was One Day a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$59 million

Yes: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $59 million worldwide, 4.0 times its budget.