Movie "One True Thing" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "One True Thing"

One True Thing is a family drama revolving around a dying mother's final months in the care of her daughter. Ellen Gulden's father rebukes her for not caring enough about her mother to quit her job, move back home to Upstate New York, and leave her soulmate behind to fend for himself in their tidy New York apartment. But, when she succumbs under the strain of guilt and does as he asks, it appears that he is too busy to carry his part of the load. In fact, it begins to look like Ellen's father is more concerned with who is going to keep his life running smoothly than who will tend to his poor wife as she struggles with cancer. George Gulden is a gifted professor and English department head, but he is an unrealized novelist. His novel, "Come Back Inn," is still unfinished after many years of torturous self-editing and rewrites long after the advance he received from his publisher is spent. Still, he basks in the reflected glow of more famous and successful writers with whom he maintains tenuous ties. This realization humanizes him for Ellen who has always revered her father as something of a literary giant in spite of his occassional daliances with graduate students. Kate Gulden, dying of cancer at only 48, loves life, and loves her children and her husband. When her suffering finally ends from an overdose of morphine, the District Attorney suspects Ellen of having helped her mother to end her life. In the end, though, it seems to be Kate who still nurtures them, somehow even from the grave.

Starring actors in "One True Thing" movie:

Meryl Streep as a character Kate Gulden Meryl Streep also starred in the next movies: "Adaptation." in a role of Susan Orlean; "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events" in a role of Aunt Josephine; "The River Wild" in a role of Gail Hartman; "A Prairie Home Companion" in a role of Yolanda Johnson; "The Bridges of Madison County" in a role of Francesca Johnson; "Prime" in a role of Lisa Metzger; "The Devil Wears Prada" in a role of Miranda Priestly; "Evening" in a role of Lila Wittenborn; "Rendition" in a role of Corrine Whitman; "Sophie's Choice" in a role of Sophie Zawistowski; "Lions for Lambs" in a role of Janine Roth; "Defending Your Life" in a role of Julia; "Mamma Mia!" in a role of Donna; "Kramer vs. Kramer" in a role of Joanna Kramer; "Falling in Love" in a role of Molly Gilmore; "Doubt" in a role of Sister Aloysius Beauvier; "Out of Africa" in a role of Karen Blixen; "Julie & Julia" in a role of Julia Child; "The Deer Hunter" in a role of Linda; "Fantastic Mr. Fox" in a role of Mrs. Fox; "Before and After" in a role of Dr. Carolyn Ryan; "The French Lieutenant's Woman" in a role of Anna; "Dark Matter" in a role of Joanna Silver;

Renée Zellweger as a character Ellen Gulden Renée Zellweger also starred in the next movies: "Bridget Jones's Diary" in a role of Bridget Jones; "Chicago" in a role of Roxie Hart; "Cold Mountain" in a role of Ruby Thewes; "Shark Tale" in a role of Angie; "Jerry Maguire" in a role of Dorothy Boyd; "Reality Bites" in a role of Tami; "Cinderella Man" in a role of Mae Braddock; "Bee Movie" in a role of Vanessa Bloome; "Miss Potter" in a role of Beatrix Potter; "The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre" in a role of Jenny; "Empire Records" in a role of Gina; "My One and Only" in a role of Anne Deveraux; "Down with Love" in a role of Barbara Novak;

William Hurt as a character George Gulden William Hurt also starred in the next movies: "Dark City" in a role of Inspector Frank Bumstead; "Artificial Intelligence: AI" in a role of Prof. Hobby, the Visionary; "Michael" in a role of Frank Quinlan; "Body Heat" in a role of Ned Racine; "The Village" in a role of Edward Walker; "A History of Violence" in a role of Richie Cusack; "Lost in Space" in a role of Prof. John Robinson; "Mr. Brooks" in a role of Marshall; "Vantage Point" in a role of President Ashton; "Neverwas" in a role of Dr. Peter Reed; "The Incredible Hulk" in a role of Gen. Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross; "The Miracle Maker" in a role of Jairus; "Hunt for Justice" in a role of General Mortimer; "Until the End of the World" in a role of Sam Farber, alias Trevor McPhee; "Endgame" in a role of Professor Will Esterhuyse; "The Countess" in a role of Gyorgy Thurzo;

Tom Everett Scott as a character Brian Gulden Tom Everett Scott also starred in the next movies: "Dead Man on Campus" in a role of Josh Miller; "Boiler Room" in a role of Michael Brantley;

Lauren Graham as a character Jules Lauren Graham also starred in the next movies: "Sweet November" in a role of Angelica; "The Pacifier" in a role of Principal Claire Fletcher; "Bad Santa" in a role of Sue; "Evan Almighty" in a role of Evan's Wife; "The Moguls" in a role of Peggy; "Birds of America" in a role of Betty Tanager; "The Answer Man aka Arlen Faber" in a role of Elizabeth;

Nicky Katt as a character Jordan Belzer Nicky Katt also starred in the next movies: "Secondhand Lions" in a role of Stan; "The 'burbs" in a role of Steve Kuntz; "Planet Terror" in a role of Joe; "The Brave One" in a role of Detective Vitale; "Boiler Room" in a role of Greg Weinstein; "Snow Angels" in a role of Nate Petite; "Rules of Engagement" in a role of Hayes Hodges III; "Insomnia" in a role of Fred Duggar; "The Doom Generation" in a role of Carnoburger Cashier; "The Way of the Gun" in a role of Obecks; "Strange Days" in a role of Joey Corto; "The Babysitter" in a role of Mark;

James Eckhouse as a character District Attorney James Eckhouse also starred in the next movies: "Defending Your Life" in a role of Jeep owner; "Half-Life" in a role of Richard Parker;

Patrick Breen as a character G.A. Tweedy Patrick Breen also starred in the next movies: "Stark Raving Mad" in a role of Jeffrey Jay; "Galaxy Quest"; "Christmas with the Kranks" in a role of Aubie; "Space Chimps" in a role of Dr. Bob;

Gerrit Graham as a character Oliver Most Gerrit Graham also starred in the next movies: "Police Academy 6: City Under Siege" in a role of Ace; "My Girl 2" in a role of Dr. Sam Helburn; "Demon Seed" in a role of Walter Gabler; "Phantom of the Paradise" in a role of Beef; "Child's Play 2" in a role of Phil Simpson;

David Byron as a character Senator Sullivan David Byron also starred in the next movies: "Class Action" in a role of Carl;

Stephen Peabody as a character Harold Stephen Peabody also starred in the next movies: "SherryBaby" in a role of Mr. Monroe;

Lizbeth MacKay as a character Dr. Cohen Lizbeth MacKay starred only in the movie "One True Thing"

Mary Catherine Wright as a character Clarice Mary Catherine Wright starred only in the movie "One True Thing"

Sloane Shelton as a character Evelyn Best Sloane Shelton also starred in the next movies: "What Lies Beneath" in a role of Mrs. Templeton; "Jacknife" in a role of Shirley; "Lean on Me" in a role of Mrs. Hamilton;

Michele Shay as a character June Michele Shay also starred in the next movies: "Manhunter" in a role of Beverly Katz;