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Critic Angie Errigo
rated 6

Minus delightful stars, this would be laboured indeed. Thanks to them, it scrapes along as modestly appealing fluff.

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Cast & Crew

Michael Hoffman
Director
Charles Durning
As Lew, Jack's boss
George Clooney
As Jack Taylor
Mae Whitman
As Maggie Taylor, Jack's daughter
Robert Klein
As Dr. Martin
Michelle Pfeiffer
As Melanie Parker
Joe Grifasi
As Manny Feldstein

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One Fine Day is a romantic comedy film that follows the lives of two busy single parents, Melanie Parker and Jack Taylor, who are forced to work together to take care of their children after they accidentally switch cell phones. The film takes place in New York City, where Melanie, an architect, and Jack, a newspaper reporter, are both struggling to balance their careers and parenting responsibilities. The film begins with Melanie and Jack's chaotic morning routines, as they both try to get their children ready for school on time. However, things quickly go awry when they realize that they have accidentally switched phones, leading to a series of miscommunications and misunderstandings. As the day goes on, Melanie and Jack are forced to work together to supervise their children, Sammy and Maggie, who are both in desperate need of attention and care. Despite their initial reluctance, they begin to form a bond as they navigate the challenges of parenting and career demands. The film takes a turn when Melanie's architectural design presentation and Jack's news scoop on the New York mayor's mob connections are put in jeopardy due to Sammy's mischievous behavior and Maggie's wandering off. They manage to find a way to make it work, but not without a few hiccups along the way. As the day comes to an end, Melanie and Jack realize that they have fallen for each other amidst all the chaos. They share a romantic kiss and fall asleep together, surrounded by their children. One Fine Day is a heartwarming comedy that explores themes of love, family, career, self-discovery, forgiveness amidst general chaos caused by neglecting important details. It is sure to leave the audience laughing out loud and feeling good.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as One Fine Day include Where the Heart Is, Life Is Beautiful, Forrest Gump, Blue Juice, Groundhog Day, Bubble Boy.

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One Fine Day was released in theaters on December 20, 1996.