ONE TRUE THING tells the sobering story of a family whose strength is tested when tragedy strikes. Ellen Gulden (Renee Zellweger), a writer living in New York City, has dedicated her life to becoming a successful journalist. When she learns that her mother, Kate (Meryl Streep--nominated for an Oscar for her performance) is dying of cancer, her life is forever altered. Ellen's father, George Gulden (William Hurt), a National Book Award winner and university professor, pressures her into moving home and sacrificing her own life for her mother's sake. The pressure of running the household combined with the pain of seeing her mother grow terminally ill threatens to overwhelm Ellen, and she is further upset when she discovers that her father may not be the ideal she thought he was. Based on the book by journalist Anna Quindlen, ONE TRUE THING tackles its serious subject matter without becoming heavy-handed, a tribute to Carl Franklin's (ONE FALSE MOVE) accomplished, compassionate direction.

Renee Zellweger plays a tough, cynical New York City journalist whose mother (Meryl Streep) becomes afflicted with a serious illness. This news forces her to quit her job and end a serious relationship so that she can move back home and take care of her. As the journey unfolds, she begins to learn more about her past, which forces her to come to terms with her feelings of bitterness. Featuring impassioned performances by the entire cast, ONE TRUE THING is a powerful family drama.

The film was released theatrically in the United States on September 18, 1998.

ONE TRUE THING was filmed in various New Jersey locations.

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Dual Layer
Letterbox - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.0 - English
Dolby Digital 5.0 - French
Dolby Digital 5.0 - Spanish
Additional Release Material:
Film Highlights
Cast & Filmmaker's Bios
Spotlight on Location
Trailers: Theatrical Trailer
Text/Photo Galleries:
Production Notes
DVD-ROM Features:
Weblinks

Meryl Streep: American Actress
Renée Zellweger: American Actress, NURSE BETTY (2000)
William Hurt: American Actor, THE BIG CHILL (1983)
Tom Everett Scott: Actor/"That Thing You Do"
Lauren Graham: Actress
Nicky Katt: Actor/"The Babysitter"
James Eckhouse: American TV/Film Actor
Patrick Breen: ACTOR\"NOBODY'S PERFECT"
Gerrit Graham: American Supporting Actor

Carl Franklin: Director/screenwriter

Jesse Beaton: PRODUCER\"ONE FALSE MOVE"
Harry J. Ufland: Producer

Karen Croner: Screenwriter

Cliff Eidelman: Composer

Carole Kravetz: Editor

"...Franklin directs with welcome simplicity, letting the characters do the talking....With acting of this caliber, it's a wise move..."
"...Extraordinary performances and restrained direction....ONE TRUE THING is a rare thing: an unsentimental heart-wrencher..."
"...Streep and Zellweger nail every laugh and tear..."
"...ONE TRUE THING demonstrates that the power of simple things, the transcendent nature of the ordinary, can make for riveting filmmaking..."
"...A gold-plated cast..."
"...Ms. Streep's performance is as uncomprimised as any she's given....[It's] real enough to be a film you can believe in..."