The One and Only (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1978, The One and Only is a comedy and romance film directed by Carl Reiner, running about 97 minutes. “She had to marry him. She was too embarrassed to have him as a date.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 1951: Andy Schmidt is in his last year of college. Taking life easy and always a saucy joke on his lips, he manages to win fellow student Mary's heart, although she's already otherwise engaged. But getting a job after college turns out much harder than expected; most directors take offense at his free interpretation of his roles. Desperate, he tries in wrestling. To avoid getting beaten up he stages the fights - and incidentally invents show-wrestling.
Who’s in it. The One and Only stars Henry Winkler as Andy Schmidt, Kim Darby as Mary Crawford, Gene Saks as Sidney Seltzer and William Daniels as Mr. Crawford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The One and Only has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The One and Only page.
If you liked it. Fans of The One and Only tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The One and Only (1978)?
- In US, The One and Only is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The One and Only worth watching?
- The One and Only holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The One and Only?
- The One and Only stars Henry Winkler, Kim Darby, Gene Saks, William Daniels and Harold Gould.
- When was The One and Only released?
- The One and Only was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.