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One Fine Day

1996·Movie
1h 48min·PG
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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Striking style.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Tension3

Heart

Hopeful and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Romance7
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

She was having a perfectly bad day... Then he came along and spoiled it.

Melanie Parker, an architect and mother of Sammy, and Jack Taylor, a newspaper columnist and father of Maggie, are both divorced. They meet one morning when overwhelmed Jack is left unexpectedly with Maggie and forgets that Melanie was to take her to school. As a result, both children miss their school field trip and are stuck with the parents. The two adults project their negative stereotypes of ex-spouses on each other, but end up needing to rely on each other to watch the children as each must save his job. Humor is added by Sammy's propensity for lodging objects in his nose and Maggie's tendency to wander.
Romantic ComedyOne Day RomanceHarried ParentsCareer ConflictsNew York City SettingHumorous MishapsFamily-FriendlyFeel-Good Movie

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about One Fine Day

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Where can I stream One Fine Day legally?

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Is One Fine Day worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is One Fine Day rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is One Fine Day?

1 h 48 min

One Fine Day runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on One Fine Day?

Critics56
Audiences61

Yes. Critics average 56 and audiences 61 out of 100, so both groups see One Fine Day much the same way.

What language is One Fine Day in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch One Fine Day?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for One Fine Day in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does One Fine Day use?

Extremely Short TimespanIntrepid ReporterMarried to the JobManchildShipper on DeckMaybe Ever AfterImprovisational IngenuityTaglineWoman ScornedGaslightingBelligerent Sexual TensionKnight in Shining Armorand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for One Fine Day, including Extremely Short Timespan, Intrepid Reporter, Married to the Job.