The One I Love
Seen it?2014 | 91 min | Romance, Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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. If you loved Husbands and Wives, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Ethan and Sophie are a married couple on the brink of separation when, at the urging of their therapist, they decide to salvage their relationship by escaping to a beautiful vacation house for the weekend.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$513K worldwide on a $100K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 132K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charlie McDowell
- Mark DuplassEthan
- Elisabeth MossSophie
- Ted DansonTherapist
- Kiana CasonWaitress
- Kaitlyn DodsonDiner Patron
- Lori FarrarDiner Patron
- Marlene MalinDiner Patron
- Tim PeddicordDiner Patron
- Ryan PedersonDiner Patron
- Brett BietzDoug (voice)