Cast

Meryl Streep
as Kate Gulden

Renée Zellweger
as Ellen Gulden

William Hurt
as George Gulden

Tom Everett Scott
as Brian Gulden

Lauren Graham
as Jules

Nicky Katt
as Jordan Belzer

James Eckhouse
as District Attorney

Patrick Breen
as G.A. Tweedy

Gerrit Graham
as Oliver Most
David Byron
as Senator Sullivan

Stephen Peabody
as Harold
Lizbeth Mackay
as Dr. Cohen
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
2h 7m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Monarch Pictures • Ufland
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch One True Thing?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for One True Thing (1998).
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 and released in 1998. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is One True Thing?▼
One True Thing has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
Who stars in One True Thing?▼
The cast of One True Thing includes Meryl Streep as Kate Gulden, Renée Zellweger as Ellen Gulden, William Hurt as George Gulden, Tom Everett Scott as Brian Gulden, Lauren Graham as Jules and more.
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