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One True Thing

R19982h 7mCarl Franklin
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 86% · Metacritic 63

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"Love What You Have."

A career woman reassesses her parents' lives after she is forced to care for her cancer-stricken mother.

DramaRomance
Dysfunctional FamilyCancerDeath Of Parent

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Frequently asked questions

What is One True Thing (1998) about?

A career woman reassesses her parents' lives after she is forced to care for her cancer-stricken mother.

Who stars in One True Thing?

One True Thing stars Meryl Streep (Kate Gulden), Renée Zellweger (Ellen Gulden), William Hurt (George Gulden), Tom Everett Scott (Brian Gulden), Lauren Graham (Jules). The film was directed by Carl Franklin.

How long is One True Thing?

One True Thing has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated R.

Is One True Thing worth watching?

One True Thing holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 86. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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