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One True Thing

1998Movie2 h 7 minR

DramaRomance
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic637.8Rotten Tomatoes86%71%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Love What You Have.

A career woman reassesses her parents' lives after she is forced to care for her cancer-stricken mother.

Feels like

  • Family Drama
  • Mother-Daughter Relationship
  • Terminal Illness
  • Suburban Life
  • Emotional Realism
  • Strong Performances
  • Moral Dilemmas
  • Intimate Storytelling
  • 90s Film Aesthetic

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Carl Franklin
Written by
Karen Croner, Anna Quindlen
Produced by
Jesse Beaton, Harry J. Ufland
Music by
Cliff Eidelman

Everyone

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Facts

September 18, 1998 · 2 h 7 min · R

Released
September 18, 1998
Runtime
2 h 7 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
61 countries

Tropes

The '80s, Adaptational Sexuality, Adaptation Distillation +9

  • The '80s
  • Adaptational Sexuality
  • Adaptation Distillation
  • Big Applesauce
  • Big, Screwed-Up Family
  • Broken Pedestal
  • Calling the Old Man Out
  • Christmas Episode
  • The Film of the Book
  • Halloween Episode
  • The Reveal
  • A Minor Kidroduction

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream One True Thing?"

Questions about One True Thing

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream One True Thing?

In the United States, you can rent or buy One True Thing from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is One True Thing worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 63).

Is One True Thing okay for kids?

R

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

Is One True Thing good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is One True Thing plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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