One True Thing
1998, English. Directed by Carl Franklin.
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A career woman reassesses her parents' lives after she is forced to care for her cancer-stricken mother.
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 144 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch One True Thing
One True Thing isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Carl FranklinDirector
- Meryl StreepKate Gulden
- Renée ZellwegerEllen Gulden
- William HurtGeorge Gulden
- Tom Everett ScottBrian Gulden
- Lauren GrahamJules
- Nicky KattJordan Belzer
- James EckhouseDistrict Attorney
- Patrick BreenMr. Tweedy
- Gerrit GrahamOliver Most
- David ByronSenator Sullivan
- Stephen PeabodyHarold
- Lizbeth MackayDr. Cohen
Details
- Released
- 18 September 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Karen Croner
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One True Thing: quick answers
Is One True Thing worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 144 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is One True Thing?
One True Thing runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Does One True Thing have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for One True Thing. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
One True Thing parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
One True Thing is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is One True Thing on?
One True Thing isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like One True Thing?
If you liked One True Thing, try Ordinary Love, We Live in Time, The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her.
Who directed One True Thing?
One True Thing (1998) was directed by Carl Franklin and stars Meryl Streep, Renée Zellweger, William Hurt.