One True Thing
“Love What You Have.”
A career woman reassesses her parents' lives after she is forced to care for her cancer-stricken mother.
Where to watch One True Thing in United States
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Where is One True Thing streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About One True Thing
One True Thing is a 1998 English-language drama and romance film directed by Carl Franklin. The cast is led by Meryl Streep, Renée Zellweger, William Hurt. It has a runtime of 2h 7m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
One True Thing was produced by Universal Pictures, Monarch Pictures, and Ufland and made in United States of America. It was released on September 18, 1998, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Carl Franklin
- Writers
- Karen Croner
- Release date
- September 18, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Monarch Pictures, Ufland
One True Thing cast & crew
One True Thing was directed by Carl Franklin and written by Karen Croner.
The cast features Meryl Streep as Kate Gulden, Renée Zellweger as Ellen Gulden, William Hurt as George Gulden, Tom Everett Scott as Brian Gulden, Lauren Graham as Jules, and Nicky Katt as Jordan Belzer.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Cliff Eidelman, cinematography is by Declan Quinn, and it was produced by Jesse Beaton and Harry J. Ufland.
Is One True Thing worth watching?
One True Thing holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 138 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 7m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, One True Thing is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch One True Thing
One True Thing isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of One True Thing
Meryl Streep
Kate Gulden
Renée Zellweger
Ellen Gulden
William Hurt
George Gulden
Tom Everett Scott
Brian Gulden
Lauren Graham
Jules
Nicky Katt
Jordan Belzer
James Eckhouse
District Attorney
Patrick Breen
G.A. Tweedy
Gerrit Graham
Oliver Most
David Byron
Senator Sullivan
Stephen Peabody
Harold
Lizbeth Mackay
Dr. Cohen
One True Thing — FAQs
▸Where can I watch One True Thing in United States?
One True Thing is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is One True Thing in?
One True Thing is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is One True Thing?
One True Thing runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
▸What is One True Thing rated?
One True Thing is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 138 ratings.
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