The One I Love
Synopsis
Ethan and Sophie are a married couple on the brink of separation when, at the urging of their therapist, they decide to salvage their relationship by escaping to a beautiful vacation house for the weekend.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-18
Top Cast
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Mark Duplass
Ethan
Elisabeth Moss
Sophie
Ted Danson
Therapist
Kiana Cason
Waitress
Kaitlyn Dodson
Diner Patron
Lori Farrar
Diner Patron
Marlene Malin
Diner Patron
Tim Peddicord
Diner Patron
Ryan Pederson
Diner Patron
Brett Bietz
Doug (voice)
Sean O'Malley
Dave (voice)
Mary Steenburgen
Mom (voice)
Drew Langer
Brett (voice)
Jennifer Spriggs
Ellen (voice)
Charlie McDowell
Madison (voice)
Mel Eslyn
Victoria (voice)
Jeremy Mackie
Other Male (voice)
Liz Lash
Other Female (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Windsor International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 22, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 8, 2014
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 4, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$513K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.13x
+$413K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlie McDowell
- Screenplay & Story
- Justin Lader
- Original Score
- Saunder Jurriaans, Danny Bensi
- Original Title
- The One I Love
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $100K
- Worldwide Gross
- $513K
- Production Studios
- Duplass Brothers Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlie McDowell
Justin Lader
Saunder Jurriaans, Danny Bensi
Doug Emmett, David Paul Jacobson
Jennifer Lilly
Mel Eslyn, Justin Lader, Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass, Charlie McDowell
Department Leadership Roster
Stefan Scherperel
Visual Effects Supervisor
Justin Lader
Writer
Charlie McDowell
Director
Doug Emmett
Director of Photography
Jennifer Lilly
Editor
Saunder Jurriaans
Original Music Composer
Mel Eslyn
Producer
Theresa Guleserian
Production Design
Danny Bensi
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The One I Love
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The One I Love about?
Ethan and Sophie are a married couple on the brink of separation when, at the urging of their therapist, they decide to salvage their relationship by escaping to a beautiful vacation house for the weekend.
Who directed The One I Love?
The One I Love was directed by Charlie McDowell.
Who stars in The One I Love?
The principal cast of The One I Love includes Mark Duplass, Elisabeth Moss, Ted Danson, Kiana Cason, Kaitlyn Dodson.
When was The One I Love released and how long is it?
The One I Love was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of The One I Love?
The One I Love had a reported production budget of $100K and grossed $513K at the worldwide box office (5.13 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The One I Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The One I Love was composed by Saunder Jurriaans, Danny Bensi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The One I Love?
The One I Love holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).