1 (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2009, 1 is a thriller and science fiction film directed by Pater Sparrow, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. A bookshop renowned for its rare works is mysteriously and completely filled with copies of a book entitled 1, which doesn't appear to have a publisher or author. The strange almanac describes what happens to the whole of humanity in the space of a minute. A police investigation begins and the bookshop staff are placed in solitary confinement by the Bureau for Paranormal Research (RDI Reality Defense Institute). As the investigation progresses, the situation becomes more complex and the book increasingly well known, raising numerous controversies (political, scientific, religious and artistic). Plagued by doubts, the protagonist has to face facts: reality only exists in the imagination of individuals.
Who’s in it. 1 stars Zoltán Mucsi as Phil Pitch, László Sinkó as Swan Tamel, Vica Kerekes as Maya Satin and Pál Mácsai as Al F. Eveson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, 1 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 1 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 1 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 1 (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 1 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 1 worth watching?
- 1 holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 1?
- 1 stars Zoltán Mucsi, László Sinkó, Vica Kerekes, Pál Mácsai and Balázs Czukor.
- When was 1 released?
- 1 was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.