---
title: "One Good Turn"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/one-good-turn-1996"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 291427
imdb_id: "tt0114041"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 7
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# One Good Turn (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/one-good-turn-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: One Good Turn.
Year: 1996.
Release Date (US): 03/23/1996.
Genre: Thriller.
Runtime: 1h 30m.
Director: Tony Randel.
Cast: James Remar, Lenny von Dohlen, Suzy Amis, Audie England.
Plot: Matt, a home arcade games programmer, encounters Simon, an old acquaintance who saved his life from a burning automobile years prior. Simon is living like a bum and is down on his luck. Matt takes Simon into his home and provides him a job in his company's mail room. However, the encounter was not an accident; Simon has an old score to settle with Matt dating back to the night he saved Matt's life. IMDb also mentions a businessman and his wife regret taking in a soldier.
Sentence 1 (No spoilers): One Good Turn is a 1996 thriller directed

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Tony Randel

## Key Cast Continuity

- **James Remar** as *Simon Jury*
- **Suzy Amis** as *Laura Forrest*
- **Lenny Von Dohlen** as *Matt Forrest*
- **Richard Minchenberg** as *John*
- **Audie England** as *Kristen*
- **Rowena Guinness** as *Kim*
- **John Savage** as *Santapietro*
- **Andre Rosey Brown** as *Salako*
- **Michael Kopelow** as *Brent*
- **Elizabeth Alvarez** as *Panamanian Girl*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch One Good Turn online?
One Good Turn is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is One Good Turn worth watching?
One Good Turn holds a community rating of 5.0/10 based on 7 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie One Good Turn and when was it released?
One Good Turn is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 1996. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed One Good Turn?
One Good Turn was directed by Tony Randel.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [One Good Turn — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/291427)
- [One Good Turn (1996) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/291427-one-good-turn/cast)
- [One Good Turn (1996) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114041/)
- [One Good Turn (1996) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/one-good-turn/I290MpR6LGVULY6LqBP6k5/credits/)
- [One Good Turn (1996) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/one-good-turn-1996/credits)

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