IMDb 5.3 2012 HD

One for the Money

One for the Money

2012
Action Comedy Crime
91 min PG-13 USA
5.553 / 10
5.3 IMDB

An unemployed lingerie buyer convinces her bail bondsman cousin to give her a shot as a bounty hunter. Her first assignment is to track down a former cop…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Julie Anne Robinson / Tracy Scott
Starring
Katherine Heigl / Jason O'Mara / Daniel Sunjata / John Leguizamo / Sherri Shepherd / Debbie Reynolds / Patrick Fischler / Harry O'Toole

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

uneven fun predictable charming light action-packed forgettable decent spirited formulaic enjoyable messy

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 24, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'One for the Money' presents Katherine Heigl as Stephanie Plum, a character thrown into the high-stakes world of bounty hunting with little experience. The film attempts to balance comedic moments with the inherent dangers of the job, though…

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Arthur Pendelton
Apr 24, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Katherine Heigl steps into the boots of Stephanie Plum with an engaging portrayal in 'One for the Money'. The film embraces its comedic roots, depicting Plum’s chaotic entry into the bounty hunting business with spirit. The narrative, centred…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 24, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

In 'One for the Money', Katherine Heigl is tasked with bringing a former cop, who also happens to be her ex, to justice. The premise promises a mix of action and personal drama, yet the execution falls short…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 24, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

As Stephanie Plum, Katherine Heigl injects a welcome dose of charm into 'One for the Money'. The film successfully translates the humour and chaos of the beloved novel, presenting a protagonist who is decidedly out of her depth…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 24, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

Katherine Heigl anchors 'One for the Money' as Stephanie Plum, a woman whose life takes a sharp turn into the gritty world of bounty hunting. The film offers a serviceable, if somewhat predictable, action-comedy narrative, leaning heavily on…

FAQs

Adapting a beloved book always presents challenges, and 'One for the Money' attempts to capture the spirit of Janet Evanovich's novel. The film focuses on the core plot of Stephanie Plum becoming a bounty hunter and her personal connection to her first major target. While adaptations may streamline or alter certain elements, the movie strives to maintain the blend of quirky humour, action, and the protagonist's relatable struggles that fans of the books appreciate.