---
title: "One Day"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/one-day-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 51828
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 107
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# One Day (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/one-day-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

One Day is a 2011 film that follows the lives of two central characters named Dexter and Emma. The narrative begins when the pair spends the night together on the eve of their college graduation. Following this initial encounter, the story documents the lives of the two protagonists by revisiting them each year on the same calendar date. Throughout these recurring annual check-ins, the film illustrates the evolving nature of their relationship as they navigate their individual paths. The plot explores the shifting dynamics between the two characters over time, showing instances where they are together and other periods where they are separated. By focusing on this specific day across multiple years, the film provides a chronological look at how their lives change and where they stand in relation to one another as they grow older. The story remains centered on the connection between Dexter and Emma, highlighting the complexities of their long-term bond as their circumstances continue to shift throughout the years.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two college graduates share a lifelong connection as their lives are checked in on each year."

### Why Watch
- follows a unique twenty-year timeline
- features drama and romance

### Caveats & Content Note
- characters are not always together
- pacing covers many years
- Tone & Suitability: This film contains drama and romance themes suitable for a PG-13 audience.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, romance, emotional

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lone Scherfig
- **Networks / Studios**: Focus Features, Random House Films, Film4 Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Anne Hathaway** as *Emma Morley*
- **Jim Sturgess** as *Dexter Mayhew*
- **Tom Mison** as *Callum O'Neill*
- **Jodie Whittaker** as *Tilly Shaw*
- **Rafe Spall** as *Ian Whitehead*
- **Patricia Clarkson** as *Alison Mayhew*
- **Ken Stott** as *Stephen Mayhew*
- **Romola Garai** as *Sylvie Cope*
- **Matt Berry** as *Aaron*
- **Toby Regbo** as *Samuel Cope*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in 2011.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Lone Scherfig.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film is classified as a drama and romance.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes.

### Q: What is the premise of the story?
Dexter and Emma spend the night together after college graduation, and their lives are revisited on the same date each year.

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