One Week (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1920, One Week is a comedy film directed by Buster Keaton, running about 24 minutes. “Two reels of side-splitting fun arising from the trials of honeymooners…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story involves two newlyweds, Keaton and Seely, who receive a build-it-yourself house as a wedding gift. The house can be built, supposedly, in "one week." A rejected suitor secretly re-numbers packing crates. The movie recounts Keaton's struggle to assemble the house according to this new "arrangement."
Who’s in it. One Week stars Buster Keaton as The Groom, Sybil Seely as The Bride and Joe Roberts as Piano Mover (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, One Week sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Week page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Week tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One Week (1920)?
- In US, One Week is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is One Week worth watching?
- One Week holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in One Week?
- One Week stars Buster Keaton, Sybil Seely and Joe Roberts.
- When was One Week released?
- One Week was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 24 minutes.