One Fine Day
1996, English. Directed by Michael Hoffman.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 758 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch One Fine Day
One Fine Day isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Michael HoffmanDirector
- Michelle PfeifferMelanie Parker
- George ClooneyJack Taylor
- Mae WhitmanMaggie Taylor, Jack's daughter
- Alex D. LinzSammy Parker, Melanie's son
- Charles DurningLew, Jack's boss
- Jon Robin BaitzMr. Yates, Jr.
- Ellen GreeneMrs. Elaine Lieberman
- Amanda PeetCelia
- Joe GrifasiManny Feldstein
- Pete HamillFrank Burroughs
- Anna Maria HorsfordEvelyn
- Gregory JbaraFreddy
Details
- Released
- 20 December 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ellen Simon, Terrel Seltzer
- Box office
- $98M
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One Fine Day: quick answers
Is One Fine Day worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 758 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is One Fine Day?
One Fine Day runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does One Fine Day have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for One Fine Day. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
One Fine Day parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
One Fine Day is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is One Fine Day on?
One Fine Day isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like One Fine Day?
If you liked One Fine Day, try Yours, Mine & Ours, Because I Said So, With Six You Get Eggroll.
Who directed One Fine Day?
One Fine Day (1996) was directed by Michael Hoffman and stars Michelle Pfeiffer, George Clooney, Mae Whitman.