One True Thing
“Love What You Have.”
Synopsis
A career woman reassesses her parents' lives after she is forced to care for her cancer-stricken mother.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
One True Thing Official Trailer #1 - Meryl Streep Movie (1998) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-10
Top Cast
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Meryl Streep
Kate Gulden
Renée Zellweger
Ellen Gulden
William Hurt
George Gulden
Tom Everett Scott
Brian Gulden
Lauren Graham
Jules
Nicky Katt
Jordan Belzer
James Eckhouse
District Attorney
Patrick Breen
Mr. Tweedy
Gerrit Graham
Oliver Most
David Byron
Senator Sullivan
Stephen Peabody
Harold
Lizbeth Mackay
Dr. Cohen
Mary Catherine Wright
Clarice
Sloane Shelton
Mrs. Best
Michele Shay
June
Bobo Lewis
Muriel
Marylouise Burke
Louisa
Marcia Jean Kurtz
Marcia
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 18, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 15, 1999
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Franklin
- Screenplay & Story
- Karen Croner
- Original Score
- Cliff Eidelman
- Original Title
- One True Thing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Monarch Pictures, Ufland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Franklin
Karen Croner, Anna Quindlen
Cliff Eidelman
Declan Quinn
Carole Kravetz Aykanian
Jesse Beaton, Harry J. Ufland, William W. Wilson III, Leslie Morgan
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Franklin
Director
Jesse Beaton
Producer
Harry J. Ufland
Producer
Paul Peters
Production Design
Donna Zakowska
Costume Design
Declan Quinn
Director of Photography
Cliff Eidelman
Original Music Composer
Karen Croner
Screenplay
Carole Kravetz Aykanian
Editor
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About One True Thing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is One True Thing about?
A career woman reassesses her parents' lives after she is forced to care for her cancer-stricken mother.
Who directed One True Thing?
One True Thing was directed by Carl Franklin.
Who stars in One True Thing?
The principal cast of One True Thing includes Meryl Streep, Renée Zellweger, William Hurt, Tom Everett Scott, Lauren Graham.
When was One True Thing released and how long is it?
One True Thing was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for One True Thing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One True Thing was composed by Cliff Eidelman.
Is One True Thing based on a book or true story?
One True Thing is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anna Quindlen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for One True Thing?
One True Thing holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).