The One I Love

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The One I Love

R

2014

1h 31m

Romance

Comedy

Fantasy

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A couple (Mark Duplass, Elisabeth Moss) whose marriage is crumbling have a surreal experience during a weekend getaway at a house recommended by their therapist (Ted Danson).

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Critics Consensus

The One I Love doesn't take its intriguing premise quite as far as it could, but it still adds up to an ambitious, well-acted look at love and marriage.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

Sep 2, 2017

B+

Screenwriter Justin Lader's feature film debut is nothing short of stunning and hopefully signals a prolific career ahead. Meanwhile, director Charlie McDowell's first feature effort similarly allows for such a unique exploration of the trials of romance.

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Jake Wilson

Sydney Morning Herald

Nov 26, 2014

3/5

The film owes everything to its actors and particularly to Moss, who is capable of constantly surprising reactions, like the flurry of little nods Sophie gives to express delight.

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Richard Brody

The New Yorker

Sep 5, 2014

Ethan and Sophie are never more than playthings of the premise; Moss and Duplass are the sole sources of nuance and vitality, and they seem unduly hemmed in by the movie's unimaginative confines.

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Justine Smith

Vague Visages

Jun 6, 2024

A fever dream of marital discontent, Charlie McDowell’s The One I Love tackles a failing marriage with sci-fi panache.

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Michael J. Casey

Michael J. Cinema

Oct 30, 2021

3.5/5

Moss is good, but Duplass steals the show.

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Jim Rohner

Battleship Pretension

Apr 14, 2021

While I can't divulge much else for the sake of keeping the plot a surprise, I will say that the house has something unexpected in store for the young couple, raising questions for them and us about what it is that defines the one we love.

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Benjamin H

@RT03626419 1 day ago

Extremely strange and captivating. Has a brilliant message about the nature of commitment.

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Jayda B

@jbrew123 Sep 19, 2026

This movie is amazing 10/10. Definitely recommend watching it!

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Madison F

@RT81553708 Jul 27, 2026

This movie is the most amazing movie I have ever watched! They nailed the psychological thriller aspect without being scary or gory! 10/10 recommend!

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Monica B

@Chartreusea Feb 20, 2026

Very high marks for original concept, acting, and leaving violence out of the film. One star off for lack of plot explanation, but, I do understand it was easier to just go with it.

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Cherie P

@RT99537824 Nov 14, 2025

I'm really not sure how so many people liked this movie. The pace is painfully slow, the dialogue is delivered in the most contrived wooden way possible, and I couldn't bring myself to watch past halfway. Unless the second half of the movie is the best thing ever, it just doesn't make sense to me. On top of the fact that the main characters are massively under reacting to their circumstances, they're just really annoying and extremely difficult to listen to for an extended period of time. I felt like I was watching a high school play, that's how flat and unconvincing it was.

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Maarit L

@Komedienne Oct 21, 2025

Something new, love sci-fi. The movie lost the mystique and suspense and the ending was boring.

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Synopsis

A couple (Mark Duplass, Elisabeth Moss) whose marriage is crumbling have a surreal experience during a weekend getaway at a house recommended by their therapist (Ted Danson).

Director: Charlie McDowell
Producer: Mel Eslyn
Screenwriter: Justin Lader
Distributor: Radius TWC
Production Co: Duplass Brothers
Rating: R (Language|Drug Use|Some Sexuality)
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 22, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $511.6K
Runtime: 1h 31m

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