Only You
Seen it?1994 | 109 min | Romance, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a box office flop and middling reviews (54% on Rotten Tomatoes) 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. If you loved Solo Mio or Avanti!, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Two childhood paranormal incidents have convinced schoolteacher Faith Corvatch that her true love is a guy named 'Damon Bradley', but she has yet to meet him. Preparing to marry podiatrist Dwayne in ten days, Faith receives a phone call from Dwayne's old classmate Damon Bradley, who is on his way to Venice. She impulsively decides to fly to Italy with the hope of finally encountering the man of her dreams. Accompanying her on the trip is her sister-in-law and best friend Kate, who has just left her husband, Faith's brother Larry.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
54% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$20 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 196K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Norman Jewison
- Marisa TomeiFaith Corvatch
- Robert Downey Jr.Peter Wright
- Bonnie HuntKate Corvatch
- Joaquim de AlmeidaGiovanni
- Fisher StevensLarry Corvatch
- Billy ZaneThe False Damon Bradley
- Adam LeFevreDamon Bradley
- John Benjamin HickeyDwayne
- Siobhan Fallon HoganLeslie
- Antonia ReyFortune Teller