One

Released Apr 18, 1998

1h 28m

Drama

List

61%

Tomatometer

18 Reviews

74%

Audience Score

500+ Ratings

One is the dramatic story of two young men whose friendship deteriorates as their lives take different directions. Following his release from prison, Charlie moves in with his best friend, Nick, a once promising baseball player, whose career was unexpectedly cut short when he assaulted his manager. As Charlie discovers his inherent self-worth by committing to a job, college and even love, Nick descends on a path that leads to frustration and failure.

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Gavin Smith

Film Comment Magazine

One's stubborn resistance to dramatic artifice, its deliberate pacing and unexpressive-or rather, unemphatic-naturalism, leave it teetering on the brink of vapidity.

Feb 26, 2019

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Emanuel Levy

Variety

Tony Barbieri's striking directorial debut offers a riveting psychological exploration of the dissolving friendship between two young men...

Mar 26, 2009

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Susan Stark

Detroit News

Rated: 3/4

Feb 15, 2001

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Wesley Lovell

Cinema Sight

Average is the best way to describe this independent film. Although there is intense meaning behind the dialogue and events of the story, “One” skims the surface of a much larger idea.

Rated: 2/4

Dec 25, 2022

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Mike McGranaghan

Aisle Seat

Rated: 1/5

Oct 26, 2004

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Reel.com

Rated: 3/4

Jun 15, 2002

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Audience Member

BOOOO!!! I didn't really like this movie, it is action packed but its just not really my type of movie.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Audience Member

Just few mins, and without any words. However, everything is clear. Just crave for more.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Tony Barbieri

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Jason Cairns

Charlie

Kane Picoy

Nick

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Ed Lynch

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Synopsis

One is the dramatic story of two young men whose friendship deteriorates as their lives take different directions. Following his release from prison, Charlie moves in with his best friend, Nick, a once promising baseball player, whose career was unexpectedly cut short when he assaulted his manager. As Charlie discovers his inherent self-worth by committing to a job, college and even love, Nick descends on a path that leads to frustration and failure.

Director: Tony Barbieri
Producer: Wendy Cary
Screenwriter: Tony Barbieri, Jason Cairns
Distributor: Shooting Gallery
Production Co: 3 Ring Circus, Two Nine Productions
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 18, 1998, Original
Box Office (Gross USA): $43.9M
Runtime: 1h 28m