One Night Only
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Phoenix Theatres Village 14 + PTX
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Cinema Arts Theatre
9650 Main St, Fairfax, VA -
Angelika Film Center Mosaic
2911 District Ave, Fairfax, VA -
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Paragon Founders Row
112 Founders Avenue, Falls Church, VA -
iPic Pike & Rose
11830 Grand Park Avenue, North Bethesda, MD
Videos & Photos
- Trailer 1 (02:24)
Movie Info & Cast
Synopsis
Two New Yorkers search for love on the one night of the year when 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 polarizing rom-com mashup divides audiences with its audacious premise of combining romantic comedy with fascist dystopia elements, creating what many describe as 'The Purge meets When Harry Met Sally.' While some viewers appreciate the clever concept and genuine chemistry between leads Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro, critics slam its regressive politics and questionable execution, with one reviewer noting it's 'shot like an infomercial' and features cringe-worthy moments like terrible 'coffee cup acting.'
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Letterboxd User Reviews
2.9
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- Aug 6, 2026
Was trying to think of a joke for this but I’m shooting blanks
FramesofnickAug 5, 2026sydney sweeney jumpscare
victoriaAug 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🚀 - Jul 27, 2026
this would never happen in Zohran’s New York
JoseAug 5, 2026this is possibly the worst idea for a film i've ever seen
𝐉Aug 4, 2026Funny! I’m in this movie. shoutout my boy Will Gluck!!!!!! go see this in theaters !!!!!!!!!!
ziwe - Aug 4, 2026
There 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.
ColumnedJul 27, 2026Callum Turner is the hottest man on the brink of balding I’ve ever seen.
Sadie Waldo
Queue Community Reviews
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Top Reviews
- 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.
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 Only
If 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
Rated LV lovedOne Night OnlyI really enjoyed this! The whole concept was different and actually worked. It was funny, romantic and had me entertained the whole time. Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro had great chemistry together. Definitely a fun watch!
- Melissa lovedOne Night Only
8/10 I loved the chemistry and the hilarious world this movie was set in. All the star cameos and advertisements in the background were fun easter eggs. I predicted the ending from the beginning but it was still a fun time.
EliseLace lovedOne Night OnlyIt was a very cute movie! A fun rom com and a crazy amount of cameos I was not expecting! Idk how but there were random cameos throughout the whole movie which was funny. It’s a great date night movie and a recommend.
LostPotato is "meh" onOne Night OnlyKinda weird watch 😅 wouldn’t really categorize this movie as a romance, shoot, not even a comedy tbh. It would have to actually make me laugh for that, at least a smile 😭 umm idk maybe a 5/10?? 💀
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- 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.
JSJames Shandrowski - SAShiny AbrahamKOK OsBJBrett Johnson
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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 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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