One True Thing
A career woman reassesses her parents' lives after she is forced to care for her cancer-stricken mother.
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One True Thing Official Trailer #1 - Meryl Streep Movie (1998) HD
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Frequently asked questions about One True Thing
Where can I watch One True Thing in the United States?
One True Thing is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for One True Thing?
One True Thing scores 6.5 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in One True Thing?
One True Thing stars Meryl Streep, Renée Zellweger, William Hurt, Tom Everett Scott, and Lauren Graham. Carl Franklin is the director.
How long is One True Thing?
One True Thing runs 2h 7m (127 minutes).
When did One True Thing come out?
One True Thing was released on September 18, 1998.
Which studio made One True Thing?
One True Thing was produced by Universal Pictures, Monarch Pictures, and Ufland in the United States.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.