One Night Only
Seen it?2026 | 103 min | Romance, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
People are still talking about it, but a box office flop and middling reviews (42 on Metacritic) held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Two love-starved strangers crash into each other on the one night of the year when single people are allowed to have sex.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
42 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$25 million worldwide on a $25 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.4 million people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Will Gluck
- Monica BarbaroAllie
- Callum TurnerOwen
- Maya HawkeMalika
- King PrincessJacinta
- Molly RingwaldLinda
- LeVar BurtonRick
- Charlie GillespieEzra Strong
- Quintessa SwindellArya
- Mateo Ray GarciaTroy
- Okieriete OnaodowanTejan