IMDb 6.5 1996 HD

One Fine Day

One Fine Day

1996
Comedy Romance
108 min PG USA
6.5 / 10
6.5 IMDB

Melanie Parker, an architect and mother of Sammy, and Jack Taylor, a newspaper columnist and father of Maggie, are both divorced. They meet one morning when overwhelmed Jack…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Michael Hoffman
Starring
Michelle Pfeiffer / George Clooney / Mae Whitman / Alex D. Linz / Charles Durning / Jon Robin Baitz / Ellen Greene / Amanda Peet

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

charming predictable chaotic relatable heartwarming funny amiable safe sweet unadventurous enjoyable predictable

Reviews

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Isabelle Dubois
May 15, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

In 'One Fine Day', Michelle Pfeiffer and George Clooney are at their most appealing, navigating a day filled with parental duties and burgeoning romance. The film's strength lies in its relatable portrayal of the pressures faced by single…

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Liam Davies
May 15, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'One Fine Day' offers a familiar blueprint for romantic comedies, pairing its leads with an expected degree of success. Pfeiffer and Clooney possess a comfortable rapport, but the film struggles to elevate itself beyond a collection of well-worn…

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Sophia Chen
May 15, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Michelle Pfeiffer and George Clooney shine in 'One Fine Day', a rom-com that manages to feel both classic and refreshingly earnest. The film excels in its depiction of the everyday chaos faced by working parents, making the central…

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Marcus Bellweather
May 15, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This 1996 offering, 'One Fine Day', presents a scenario ripe for romantic hijinks, and largely delivers. Pfeiffer and Clooney are a visually appealing pairing, their performances infused with a likable exasperation that suits the story. The film’s tone…

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Eleanor Vance
May 15, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

A charming, if somewhat predictable, romantic comedy, 'One Fine Day' relies heavily on the considerable star power of Michelle Pfeiffer and George Clooney. Their chemistry is undeniable, providing a warm centre to the often frantic proceedings. The script,…

FAQs

Yes, the film delves into the realities of navigating single parenthood and the complexities that arise from divorce. Melanie and Jack, as divorced parents, initially project their negative experiences with their ex-spouses onto each other. The narrative uses their shared predicament to subtly touch upon the challenges of co-parenting, the impact on children, and the potential for new relationships to form after separation.