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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

Runtime1h 43m
Watch with family?15 · Older kids & up
GenreRomance / Comedy
LanguageEnglish
Best screenTheatre / big screen

Director

Will Gluck

Cast

Monica Barbaro
Monica Barbaro
Allie
Callum Turner
Callum Turner
Owen
Maya Hawke
Maya Hawke
Malika
King Princess
King Princess
Jacinta
Molly Ringwald
Molly Ringwald
Linda
LeVar Burton
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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