The Only Thrill (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1997, The Only Thrill is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Peter Masterson, running about 103 minutes. “Sometimes your only chance for love comes once.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A small-town store owner with a comatose wife shares a long-term relationship with his seamstress.
Who’s in it. The Only Thrill stars Diane Keaton as Carol Fritzsimmons, Sam Shepard as Reece McHenry, Diane Lane as Katherine Fritzsimmons and Robert Patrick as Colonel Tom Ryan McHenry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, The Only Thrill has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Only Thrill page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Only Thrill tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Only Thrill (1997)?
- In US, The Only Thrill is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Only Thrill worth watching?
- The Only Thrill holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Only Thrill?
- The Only Thrill stars Diane Keaton, Sam Shepard, Diane Lane, Robert Patrick and Tate Donovan.
- When was The Only Thrill released?
- The Only Thrill was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.