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One True Loves (2023): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

One True Loves (2023) movie poster

One True Loves is a 2023 comedy drama directed by Andy Fickman, starring Phillipa Soo as Emma Blair, Luke Bracey and Simu Liu. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $377,769 worldwide. Critics gave it 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.

IMDb rating
5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
30%
worldwide gross
$377.8K
Echo Score
30
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One True Loves (2023) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Andy Fickman
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is One True Loves About?

The premise of One True Loves without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Emma's life takes an unexpected turn when the man she thought lost four years prior suddenly reappears. Jesse, her first love, vanished in a helicopter crash, leaving Emma to build a new life and prepare for marriage to her best friend. Now, she must confront renewed feelings for Jesse and the complicated emotions that arise when a presumed loss becomes a startling reality, leaving her torn between two loves and questioning everything she thought she knew.

One True Loves Themes & Keywords

· 42 tags
  • domestic drama
  • husband wife relationship
  • wife waiting for husband
  • widow
  • wife attracted to another man
  • best friend
  • bookstore
  • engagement
  • reference to the olympics
  • pool
  • diving board
  • diving into a pool
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  • voice over narration
  • begins in the past
  • time jump
  • beach
  • bangkok thailand
  • marriage proposal
  • kneeling to propose marriage
  • lighthouse
  • wedding
  • music class
  • speeding
  • traffic stop
  • traffic cop
  • maine
  • woman proposes marriage to a man
  • return of presumed dead character
  • rear end collision
  • car accident while talking on phone
  • pregnant woman
  • voice over letter
  • letter
  • postcard
  • presumed dead husband
  • presumed to be dead
  • missing presumed dead
  • screenplay adapted by author
  • actor producer
  • husband
  • woman
  • love triangle
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Cast & crew

One True Loves Cast & Characters

Phillipa Soo leads the cast as Emma Blair, with Luke Bracey as Jesse and Simu Liu as Sam. Directed by Andy Fickman; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in One True Loves

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From the director

More from Andy Fickman

More films directed by Andy Fickman, best-rated first: She's the Man, The Game Plan, Race to Witch Mountain and Parental Guidance.

Full filmography
Ratings

One True Loves Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave One True Loves 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10. Our Echo Score gives it 30/100, strongest in character & emotion (45) and weakest in rewatch factor (25).

30 /100

One True Loves Echo Score Breakdown

One True Loves suffers from a pervasive lack of tonal and structural cohesion that dampens its overall impact. Critics and viewers alike note erratic direction, thin character development, and a plot riddled with gaps and heavy-handed exposition. The soundtrack and editing further underscore a rushed production feel. Consequently, the film offers limited appeal and little incentive for repeated viewings, resulting in a low overall rating.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 35

    The film’s art and craft elements fall short of establishing a convincing aesthetic. Direction is frequently described as shy and off‑key, while editing is characterized as odd, disjointed, and rushed. Reviewers also criticize a bland, Hallmark‑esque score that fails to enhance scenes. These combined shortcomings prevent the visual and technical aspects from supporting the narrative effectively.

  • Character & Emotion 45

    Character work presents a mixed picture, with occasional commendable performances but overall uneven chemistry. Some critics praise the leads’ occasional charm and moments of emotional resonance, yet many note a lack of depth and forced interactions. User feedback frequently mentions mismatched casting and uninspired portrayals, limiting audience investment in the protagonists.

  • Story & Flow 33

    Narrative cohesion is the film’s most significant weakness. Critics highlight missing scenes, plot holes, and a reliance on melodramatic tropes that undermine coherence. The pacing oscillates between under‑developed romance and soppy drama, leading to a confused storyline. Viewers echo this sentiment, describing the plot as simple, confusing, and divergent from its source material.

  • Sensory Experience 28

    Sensory experience is hampered by an uninspired soundtrack and abrupt visual transitions. Reviewers point to a bland musical score that contributes to a low‑budget feel, while frequent, jarring cuts disrupt visual flow. The overall sound design and visual style lack distinctive qualities, reinforcing the film’s generic presentation.

  • Rewatch Factor 25

    Rewatch potential is minimal due to the film’s cumulative flaws. While a small segment of viewers express personal affection for the love story, the majority cite forgettable execution and lack of narrative reward. The combination of weak direction, uneven characters, and a muddled plot reduces motivation to revisit the film.

Plot

One True Loves Plot Summary

What happens in One True Loves from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As Emma stands amidst the joyful celebration of her recent engagement to Sam, her parents radiating pride, memories from the past begin to flood back. Fifteen years ago, she met Jesse at a high school keg party, where their friendship blossomed amidst carefree moments of youthful exuberance. Now, as she prepares to embrace a new chapter in her life, an unexpected phone call from Jesse disrupts her sense of tranquility—he’s been declared dead for four years, yet he is very much alive.

Full summary

The whole story of One True Loves, scene by scene

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Box office

One True Loves Box Office

One True Loves grossed $377,769 worldwide.

2023 box office

Worldwide gross

$377.8K

International
$377.8K
Videos

One True Loves Trailers & Videos

8 videos: 2 trailers, 4 clips, 1 featurette and 1 behind-the-scenes video.

All 8 videos
Official Trailer
  • Trailer UK Trailer
  • Clip "I Don't Work Here"
  • Clip "Where's Your Ring?"
  • Clip A Great Adventure
Quiz

How Well Do You Know One True Loves?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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Where did Emma and Jesse first meet?

Details

One True Loves Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “L'amour en double” and “Los Dos Amores De Mi Vida”.

Also known as
  • L'amour en double
  • Los Dos Amores De Mi Vida
  • 唯一真爱
  • Щире кохання
  • Amor(es) Verdadeiro(s)
  • Ещё одна настоящая любовь
  • 원 트루 러브스
  • 尚愛還是你
  • שתי אהבות אמת
  • Vēl viena patiesa mīlestība
  • Emmas Herz
  • Vienintelė tikra meilė
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  • A nagy Ők
  • Jedyna miłość razy dwa
  • O iubire adevărată
  • Още една истинска любов

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FAQ

One True Loves FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of One True Loves, each answered in a sentence.

How long is One True Loves?

One True Loves runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was One True Loves released?

One True Loves was released on April 7, 2023.

Who directed One True Loves?

One True Loves was directed by Andy Fickman.

More films by Andy Fickman

Who is in the cast of One True Loves?

One True Loves stars Phillipa Soo as Emma Blair, Luke Bracey as Jesse and Simu Liu as Sam, among 10 credited actors.

How much did One True Loves make at the box office?

One True Loves grossed $377,769 worldwide.

How is One True Loves rated?

One True Loves has 5.5/10 on IMDb, 30% on Rotten Tomatoes, 35 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.

Does One True Loves have a post-credit scene?

No. One True Loves has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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