One True Thing (1998)

Play Trailer and Clips
Starring:
Meryl StreepRenée Zellweger, (more)
Director(s):
Carl Franklin
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
   Member Rating
   My Rating

Rent DVD by Mail

Get this DVD delivered to your door.
Learn How
Format:  Standard DVD
See All Versions

Theatrical Release Information  |  See Details About All Versions

Carl Franklin directed this family drama adapted from the 1995 novel by former New York Times columnist Anna Quindlen about a young woman who goes back home to take care of her dying mother. In 1987-88, independent Ellen Gulden (Renee Zellweger), a Harvard grad, is working on a New York Magazine investigative article when she hears from her father, George (William Hurt), a literary critic and university professor. He tells Ellen she's needed at home to care for her mother, Kate (Meryl Streep), who's due for surgery. Ellen needs to get away from the problems of her relationship with her boyfriend Jordan (Nicky Katt), but she plans to continue work on the magazine article from home. In truth, Ellen is uncomfortable with her mother's various ladies club lunches, and holiday preparations, and she finds communication with her mother awkward. Once Ellen arrives back home, she's dismayed to find herself caught in the web of her mother's Middle America activities. Ellen's attitude changes when it becomes apparent this probably will be the final Thanksgiving and Christmas with all family members present. But tensions erupt as long-buried family secrets emerge. Locations in New Jersey were used to create the film's Eastern coastal college town. Shown at the 1998 Montreal Film Festival. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
128 mins

Complete Cast:


Director(s):
Carl Franklin
Writer(s):
Karen Croner
Producer(s):
Harry UflandJesse Beaton
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Situations, Profanity)
Closed Captioning:
Check All Versions
Subtitles:
Check All Versions

Other Ways to Watch*

Rent Download

Rent Download Price: 
$2.99
Platform:  PC
Format:  Windows Media Player
Download File Size:  1495.43 MB
Rental Viewing Period: 24 hours

The 24-hour viewing period begins when you click "Play."  You must use it by the Store Until date (12/23/2009).

Buy Download

Buy Download Price:  $9.99
Platform: PC
Format: Windows Media Player
Download File Size: 1495.43 MB

You must download this title within 24 hours of completing your purchase transaction.  Learn more

Rent DVD In-Store

Preferred Store:
No preferred Stores.
Check for In-Store Rental
* Not all titles are available for download to rent or buy.

BLOCKBUSTER name, design and related marks are trademarks of Blockbuster Inc. © 2009 Blockbuster Inc. All rights reserved.

Portions of Content Provided by All Movie Guide ®, a trademark of All Media Guide, LLC.© 2009 All Media Guide, LLC.