One Day (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 7.4

One Day poster

Released in 2011, One Day is a drama and romance film directed by Lone Scherfig, running about 107 minutes. “Twenty years. Two people.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A romantic comedy centered on Dexter and Emma, who first meet during their graduation in 1988 and proceed to keep in touch regularly. The film follows what they do on July 15 annually, usually doing something together.

Who’s in it. One Day stars Anne Hathaway as Emma Morley, Jim Sturgess as Dexter Mayhew, Tom Mison as Callum O'Neill and Jodie Whittaker as Tilly Shaw, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, One Day has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $59.4M at the box office.

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 Day page.

If you liked it. Fans of One Day tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch One Day (2011)?
In US, One Day 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 Day worth watching?
One Day holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in One Day?
One Day stars Anne Hathaway, Jim Sturgess, Tom Mison, Jodie Whittaker and Rafe Spall.
When was One Day released?
One Day was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.