One True Thing(1998)
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One True Thing Synopsis
A career woman reassesses her parents' lives after she is forced to care for her cancer-stricken mother.
One True Thing (1998) is a drama and romance film directed by Carl Franklin, released on September 18, 1998 with a runtime of 2h 7m. It stars Meryl Streep, Renée Zellweger, William Hurt and Tom Everett Scott. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 140 ratings.
- Director:
- Carl Franklin
- Writers:
- Anna Quindlen, Karen Croner
- Producers:
- Jesse Beaton, Harry J. Ufland
- Cinematographer:
- Declan Quinn
- Composer:
- Cliff Eidelman
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Monarch Pictures, Ufland
- Status:
- Released
One True Thing (1998) Trailer
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One True Thing Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Nicky Katt
as Jordan Belzer
James Eckhouse
as District Attorney
Patrick Breen
as Mr. Tweedy
Gerrit Graham
as Oliver Most
- David Byron
David Byron
as Senator Sullivan
Stephen Peabody
as Harold
- Lizbeth Mackay
Lizbeth Mackay
as Dr. Cohen
Key crew
Directed by Carl Franklin, written by Anna Quindlen and Karen Croner, produced by Jesse Beaton and Harry J. Ufland.
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One True Thing Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 140 ratings.
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One True Thing – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch One True Thing online?
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One True Thing (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in One True Thing?
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The main cast of One True Thing (1998) includes Meryl Streep, Renée Zellweger, William Hurt, Tom Everett Scott and Lauren Graham. The film was directed by Carl Franklin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was One True Thing released?
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One True Thing was released on September 18, 1998 and runs for 2h 7m.
Is One True Thing worth watching?
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One True Thing (1998) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 140 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for One True Thing?
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Yes. The official One True Thing trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.