SummaryA self-absorbed woman leaves her philandering band-leader husband and takes her two teen-aged sons across the country, searching for a new husband who's worthy-and capable-of supporting her and her family. In their sometimes comedic, sometimes poignant cross-country adventure, they find new levels of self-reliance as they pull together as a famil... Read More
Directed By:Richard Loncraine
Written By:Charlie Peters
My One and Only
Metascore
Generally Favorable
62
User score
Generally Favorable
7.5
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
59% Positive
13 Reviews
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41% Mixed
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100
A completely appealing, beautifully preserved memory piece - a grand, colorful coming-of-age story with a candy box color palette and a standout performance by Renée Zellweger. It's a great story and a great crowd-pleaser.
70
A good-natured screwball road film.
70
The ensemble collectively displays crisp comic timing throughout.
63
My One and Only isn't exactly memorable, but this little, personable movie is a fine showcase for Zellweger's talents and a paean to the sort of mid-1950s America best remembered in Norman Rockwell paintings.
60
The movie is filled with fun '50s Americana.
50
It is diverting but insubstantial.
40
If any star’s life should lend itself to a grade-A guilty-pleasure biopic, its Hamilton’s, but My One and Only dodges the dirty details.
User score
Generally Favorable
70% Positive
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
20% Mixed
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10% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
Jan 23, 2011
10
I really enjoyed this film. Loved the old cars, clothes, and slice after slice of life. Zellweger was great, as the rest of the cast. Interesting producer!
Production Company:
- Herrick Entertainment
- George Hamilton Productions
- Merv Griffin Entertainment
- Raygun Productions
- Runaway Home Productions
Release Date:Aug 21, 2009
Duration:1 h 48 m
Rating:PG-13
Tagline:An almost perfect portrait of a family comedy
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Awards
Women Film Critics Circle Awards
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations
Berlin International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
