description One Day (2011) Overview
One Day is a 2011 British-American romantic drama directed by Lone Scherfig and based on David Nicholls's 2009 novel. Starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess, the film follows Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew by returning to the same date each year as their friendship and romantic feelings develop over many years.
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What is the date used in One Day?
The 2011 film revisits Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew on the same date each year, July 15. That repeated date lets the story show their relationship changing over time.
Who plays Emma and Dexter in One Day?
Anne Hathaway plays Emma Morley, and Jim Sturgess plays Dexter Mayhew. The film was directed by Lone Scherfig.
Is One Day based on a book?
Yes, it adapts David Nicholls's 2009 novel One Day. The screen version was released in 2011 as a British-American romantic drama.
Why does One Day skip so much time between scenes?
The story returns to Emma and Dexter on July 15 in different years instead of showing every day between meetings. That time-jump device follows their friendship and possible romance across a long period.
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