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The One and Only

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1978 | 97 min | Comedy, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. 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
Right up the alley of sports fans (and people who swear they aren't) and anyone who's survived a family wedding. The sport matters, but the people playing it matter more. A good follow-up to His Girl Friday. Relationships are put under a microscope, for better or worse.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
  • Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.

Andy Schmidt manages to win fellow student Mary’s heart, but getting a job after college turns out much harder than expected. Desperate and dreaming of stardom, he tries wrestling.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    60% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $17 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 17K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Carl Reiner

  • Henry WinklerAndy Schmidt
  • Kim DarbyMary Crawford
  • Gene SaksSidney Seltzer
  • William DanielsMr. Crawford
  • Harold GouldHector Moses
  • Polly HollidayMrs. Crawford
  • Hervé VillechaizeMilton Miller
  • Bill BaldwinAnnouncer in Des Moines
  • Anthony BattagliaLittle Andy
  • Ed Begley Jr.Arnold - The King