One True Thing (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1998, One True Thing is a drama and romance film directed by Carl Franklin, running about 127 minutes. “Love What You Have.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A career woman reassesses her parents' lives after she is forced to care for her cancer-stricken mother.
Who’s in it. One True Thing stars Meryl Streep as Kate Gulden, Renée Zellweger as Ellen Gulden, William Hurt as George Gulden and Tom Everett Scott as Brian Gulden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, One True Thing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One True Thing page.
If you liked it. Fans of One True Thing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One True Thing (1998)?
- In US, One True Thing is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is One True Thing worth watching?
- One True Thing holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in One True Thing?
- One True Thing stars Meryl Streep, Renée Zellweger, William Hurt, Tom Everett Scott and Lauren Graham.
- When was One True Thing released?
- One True Thing was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.