One Night Only (2026)
English · Romance / Comedy · 103 min · 15
★ 6.5 Early — still settling 129 ratings
▸ Worth a watch
Released 28 Aug 2026
Page updated 17 Sept 2026
One Night Only is in cinemas in the UK now. Its streaming release date hasn't been announced — this page updates the day it lands on streaming.
The verdict
One Night Only earns its keep as a steady English film that knows its audience. It holds a 6.5/10 on TMDB from 129 ratings, right around average territory. It runs a manageable 103 minutes. It opened in theatres in the UK on 28 Aug 2026 — check back here for its streaming arrival.
Critics can't agree — high marks for the performances and writing, complaints about the humour. — distilled from critics' published reviews
Should you spend 1h 43m on it?
1h 43m of English romance with comedy threaded through, not one for younger kids. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- 6.5/10 from 129 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you find romantic plots hard to invest in
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
Two love-starved strangers crash into each other on the one night of the year when single people are allowed to have sex.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 43m |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Romance / Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
Will Gluck
Cast

Monica Barbaro
Allie

Callum Turner
Owen

Maya Hawke
Malika

King Princess
Jacinta

Molly Ringwald
Linda

LeVar Burton
Rick
When is One Night Only coming to streaming?
Not streaming yet — One Night Only is in its theatrical run in the UK, released 2026-08-28. English releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after opening, which would put it somewhere around October 2026.
That's the usual pattern, not a confirmed date — no platform has announced one. We re-check every day and this page updates the moment it lands.
Where to watch in the UK
Opened in cinemas 28 Aug — not streaming yet
Availability as of 17 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is One Night Only worth watching?
Worth a watch. It rates 6.5/10 on audience ratings. Critics can't agree — high marks for the performances and writing, complaints about the humour. 1h 43m of English romance with comedy threaded through, not one for younger kids. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
Where can I watch One Night Only?
One Night Only opened in theatres in the UK on 28 Aug 2026 and may still be showing — check local cinema listings. Its streaming release hasn't been announced yet — check back soon.
When is One Night Only coming to streaming?
A streaming release date for One Night Only hasn't been officially announced yet. English releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after their theatrical run, which would put it around October 2026 — that's a pattern, not a confirmed date. This page updates automatically the day it starts streaming.
Is One Night Only family friendly?
One Night Only is rated 15. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is One Night Only in?
One Night Only is an English film (Romance / Comedy).
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