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    One Fine Day

    • 19961996
    • PGPG
    • 1h 48min
    IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    44K
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    George Clooney and Michelle Pfeiffer in One Fine Day (1996)
    Home Video Trailer from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
    Trailer2:26
    1 Video
    91 Photos
    ComedyDramaRomance

    The lives of two strangers and their young children unexpectedly intersect on one hectic, stressful day in New York City.The lives of two strangers and their young children unexpectedly intersect on one hectic, stressful day in New York City.The lives of two strangers and their young children unexpectedly intersect on one hectic, stressful day in New York City.The lives of two strangers and their young children unexpectedly intersect on one hectic, stressful day in New York City.The lives of two strangers and their young children unexpectedly intersect on one hectic, stressful day in New York City.

    • Director
      • Michael Hoffman
    • Writers
      • Terrel Seltzer
      • Ellen Simon
    • Stars
      • Michelle Pfeiffer
      • George Clooney
      • Mae Whitman
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Michael Hoffman
    • Writers
      • Terrel Seltzer
      • Ellen Simon
    • Stars
      • Michelle Pfeiffer
      • George Clooney
      • Mae Whitman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 99User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 4 wins & 6 nominations total

    Videos1

    One Fine Day
    Trailer 2:26
    One Fine Day

    Photos91

    George Clooney, Michelle Pfeiffer, Alex D. Linz, and Mae Whitman in One Fine Day (1996)
    George Clooney, Michelle Pfeiffer, Alex D. Linz, and Mae Whitman in One Fine Day (1996)
    George Clooney and Mae Whitman in One Fine Day (1996)
    Alex D. Linz in One Fine Day (1996)
    Mae Whitman in One Fine Day (1996)
    Robert Klein in One Fine Day (1996)
    Holland Taylor in One Fine Day (1996)
    Charles Durning in One Fine Day (1996)
    George Clooney, Michelle Pfeiffer, Alex D. Linz, and Mae Whitman in One Fine Day (1996)
    George Clooney and Michelle Pfeiffer in One Fine Day (1996)
    George Clooney, Michelle Pfeiffer, Alex D. Linz, and Mae Whitman in One Fine Day (1996)
    Michelle Pfeiffer in One Fine Day (1996)

    Top cast

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    Michelle Pfeiffer
    Michelle Pfeiffer
    • Melanie Parkeras Melanie Parker
    George Clooney
    George Clooney
    • Jack Tayloras Jack Taylor
    Mae Whitman
    Mae Whitman
    • Maggie Tayloras Maggie Taylor
    Alex D. Linz
    Alex D. Linz
    • Sammy Parkeras Sammy Parker
    Charles Durning
    Charles Durning
    • Lewas Lew
    Jon Robin Baitz
    Jon Robin Baitz
    • Yates, Jr.as Yates, Jr.
    Ellen Greene
    Ellen Greene
    • Elaine Liebermanas Elaine Lieberman
    Joe Grifasi
    Joe Grifasi
    • Manny Feldsteinas Manny Feldstein
    Pete Hamill
    Pete Hamill
    • Frank Burroughsas Frank Burroughs
    Anna Maria Horsford
    Anna Maria Horsford
    • Evelynas Evelyn
    Gregory Jbara
    Gregory Jbara
    • Metro Reporteras Metro Reporter
    Sheila Kelley
    Sheila Kelley
    • Kristenas Kristen
    Barry Kivel
    Barry Kivel
    • Yates, Sr.as Yates, Sr.
    Robert Klein
    Robert Klein
    • Dr. Martinas Dr. Martin
    George Martin
    George Martin
    • Smith Lelandas Smith Leland
    Michael Massee
    Michael Massee
    • Eddieas Eddie
    Amanda Peet
    Amanda Peet
    • Celiaas Celia
    Bitty Schram
    Bitty Schram
    • Marlaas Marla
    • Director
      • Michael Hoffman
    • Writers
      • Terrel Seltzer
      • Ellen Simon
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    Storyline

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    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 is left unexpectedly with Maggie and forgets that Melanie was to take her to school. As a result, both children miss their school field trip and are stuck with the parents. The two adults project their negative stereotypes of ex-spouses on each other, but end up needing to rely on each other to watch the children as each must save his job. Humor is added by Sammy's propensity for lodging objects in his nose and Maggie's tendency to wander. —John H. Henderson <johnh@eng.auburn.edu>
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    • Taglines
      • She was having a perfectly bad day... Then he came along and spoiled it.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for language and mild sensuality
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When Maggie Taylor forgets the kitten's name, it was not a part of the script. Mae Whitman actually forgot the kitten's name and stayed in character. The director thought that it was so cute that he kept it in the movie.
    • Goofs
      When Michelle Pfeiffer is in the taxi with George Clooney's phone, he calls her up to give her messages. She then acts totally surprised that they mixed up their cell phones and she has his, but then continues to say he has a meeting at 4, indicating she already knew she had his phone by mistake because she took a phone call for him.
    • Quotes

      Jack Taylor: I just want to find a fish who isn't afraid of my dark chocolate layer... and of course she'd have to love my cookie too.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Evita/Beavis and Butt-Head Do America/One Fine Day/My Fellow Americans/Scream/Ghosts of Mississippi (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      One Fine Day
      Written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King

      Performed by Natalie Merchant

      Natalie Merchant appears courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Group

    User reviews99

    Review
    Top review
    good enough
    Pleasant romantic comedy stars Pfeiffer and Clooney as two divorced, overworked parents whose children are bickering classmates. They meet, and don't exactly see eye to eye, but then circumstances force them to put aside their differences and try to help each other out as they struggle to balance their job priorities with their parental obligations, all during a hectic day in New York City. Predictable setup made worthwhile by two very appealing leads, believable situations, and well-drawn characters. Youngsters Whitman and Linz are especially likable as the two children who reluctantly get dragged from one place to the next. ***
    helpful•22
    5
    • Special-K88
    • Mar 18, 2002

    FAQ1

    • What does it mean when Jack gives his telephone number as Pennsylvania 3317?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 20, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Güzel Bir Gün
    • Filming locations
      • Serendipity 3 Restaurant, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Fox 2000 Pictures
      • Rosa Productions
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $46,151,454
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,226,430
      • Dec 22, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $97,529,550
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 48min
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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