One Night Only
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Marcus Crosswoods Cinema
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- Trailer 1 (02:24)
Movie Info & Cast
Synopsis
Two New Yorkers search for love on the one night of the year when pre-marital sex is legal.
Cast
- Callum Turner
- Monica Barbaro
- Molly Ringwald
- Maya Hawke
- Julia Fox
- Michelle Hurd
- LeVar Burton
- King Princess
- Roma Maffia
- Okieriete Onaodowan
Moviegoers are saying
This rom-com meets dystopian thriller has audiences split between loving its 'Purge meets dating' concept and cringing at its execution. While many praise the hilarious chemistry between leads and the clever premise of romance during fascist chaos, critics can't overlook questionable acting moments (including notorious 'coffee cup acting') and an oddly infomercial-like visual style.
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- Jul 27, 2026
this would never happen in Zohran’s New York
JoseAug 5, 2026sydney sweeney jumpscare
victoriaAug 9, 2026I bring a LIVE LAUGH LOVE vibe to the fascist dystopia that everyone finds very fun
Jake - Jul 27, 2026
Callum Turner is the hottest man on the brink of balding I’ve ever seen.
Sadie WaldoAug 6, 2026Was trying to think of a joke for this but I’m shooting blanks
FramesofnickAug 6, 2026This is mostly enjoyable when it’s just about two people trying to get laid and having a crazy night, but quite sad and sinister when it’s very meagerly addressing or even submitting to, ya know, all the fascism. Weird movie!
Sydney🚀 - Aug 5, 2026
this is possibly the worst idea for a film i've ever seen
𝐉Aug 4, 2026There is a moment of coffee cup acting in this movie that is so horrendously terrible that it almost single-handedly ruined the film
David ChenJul 27, 2026There's an in-universe explanation for why the film is shot like an infomercial.
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- C-Dawg likedOne Night Only
One of the funnier Rom coms I’ve watched in awhile. Like how they kept getting separated but continued to find each other again and they addressed how weird that is in New York. Only gripe is the daydreaming either should have happened less or more.
Kikiiii lovedOne Night OnlyThis maybe the best romcom I have seen this year. I seriously loved it, the jokes landed, references I got and just straight up chemistry was through the rood!!
Clay Werner is "meh" onOne Night Only6.4 - I’m not a big fan of most rom-coms (usually much more into rom-drams), usually finding them incredibly cliche & too frequently lacking decent romance. But I like them most when I have a certain expectation of, or hope for, absurdity & off-the-wall ideas, & this absolutely checked those…
- Thomas Joyce is "meh" onOne Night Only
Perhaps the most bizarre, batshit crazy set-up to a rom-com that I can think of… Even how the movie goes about it all is weird as you like; one minute cracking jokes, the next attempting to be all political, and anti-mandate - it’s odd! That aside, the film is charming and funny enough, it’s…
thisgirlwatches watched_neutraldOne Night OnlyThis film was something…the satire of it all. When I first watched the trailer for this…I thought it was going to be this try hard ridiculous movie with a purge premise…and I thought how can someone make something like this? But then after watching it, I surprisingly I liked it.
caroline is "meh" onOne Night OnlyThis went in two directions at once. Like yes, I was laughing but the tyrannical premise was weird and clashed with the rom-com vibe. At the end they were basically pro mandate and waited another whole YEAR?!? Moments like that made me question the perspective of the writer.
- Tay lovedOne Night Only
(8/9/26) Was going to give it a like but then I sat with it and realized I actually had a really good time with it. Shut your brain off and don’t think too deeply about the implementation of the tattoos and hormones and you’ll be all good!!
Bennie likedOne Night OnlyIf you can get past the ridiculous premise of the movie, this is great! I love Callum Turner and Monica Barbara together. In an era where many romcoms are straight to streaming garbage, One Night Only is alright. Still has its flaws! 6.5
Tristan likedOne Night OnlyNot one the stirs up very much emotion if I’m being honest but it is still a fun rom com. The comedy was pretty good had me and my friend laughing a couple times. I also liked how unique the concept of the movie was. I’d recommend a watch
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- TLToo'Kool Livinlife
Hilarious and perfect
SSStephanie Smithgreat film🌹
JMJanny MatosGood acting, funny, and just fun overall! One of the better rom coms nowadays.
- ABAnthony Boyd
I loved the city scenery it was a funny rom com with adult urges.
WVWilfredo VerasIt's basically a Romantic Comedy version of THE PURGE franchise. Quite clever I must say and I laughed plenty. I actually wish the movie was a bit longer to see what else could have transpired throughout the night in the lives of the two main protagonists before they…
ABanthony brownIt was hilarious in the way. It was like the purge bus sucks. Was one day out of the year, which was crazy. I love how the chemistry between the two lead actors were and I definitely will see this again if I had a date.
- KCKryssy Cooper
Loved it
DCDale CGood movie with a strange plot. Totally enjoyed this movie.
NCNathan CNice singing in the opening and a few funny moments. Very chaotic times to get loving during the one night exception.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does One Night Only come out in theaters?
August 7, 2026 is the release date.
Is One Night Only (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is One Night Only (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 42min long.
What's One Night Only (2026) about?
Two New Yorkers search for love on the one night of the year when pre-marital sex is legal.
Who's the cast of One Night Only (2026)?
- Callum Turner as Owen
- Monica Barbaro as Allie
- Molly Ringwald as Linda
- Maya Hawke
- Julia Fox
- Michelle Hurd as Detective Vanessa Bryan Brown
- LeVar Burton as Turner's mom partner
- King Princess
- Roma Maffia as Bodega Owner
- Okieriete Onaodowan as Tejan
Who's the director behind One Night Only (2026)?
Will Gluck directed One Night Only (2026).
Who produced One Night Only (2026)?
Will Gluck and Jacqueline Monetta produced One Night Only (2026).
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