Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- bubbly
- witty
- sincere
- date night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics generally found it a charming, lightweight romantic comedy with picturesque Italian cinematography and strong supporting comedy, though the touristy direction and uneven central performances limited its accomplishments.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Faith pursues the supposedly fated Damon Bradley after encountering his name through an Ouija board, a fortune teller, and a phone call.
The name Damon Bradley leads Faith toward Peter while another man claims to be the person she seeks.
Faith and Kate chase the elusive Damon through Venice and Rome, with Italy supplying the film's major visual and emotional backdrop.
Faith leaves her impending marriage and boards a flight to Italy rather than waiting passively for the man she believes is her soulmate.
Films like Only You, and why
Moonstruck
shared romantic comedy tone, destiny-driven courtship, and warm European travel atmosphere
Roman Holiday
shared screwball romantic pursuit, mistaken identities, and scenic European settings
French Kiss
shared idealistic romance, impulsive travel, and coincidence-based matchmaking
Serendipity
shared lighthearted soulmate premise, comic misunderstandings, and uplifting romantic resolution
Movie Details
- Director
- Norman Jewison
- Release Date
- 1994-03-04
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (585)
Cast
- Marisa Tomei
- Robert Downey Jr.
- Bonnie Hunt
- Joaquim de Almeida
- Fisher Stevens
- Billy Zane
- Adam LeFevre
- John Benjamin Hickey
- Siobhan Fallon Hogan
- Antonia Rey
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Only You about?
- A destiny-obsessed bride-to-be races across Italy after the soulmate named by a fortune teller, discovering that love may hide behind a charming deception.
- What is Only You like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Only You as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Only You violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Only You.
- What did critics think of Only You?
- Critics generally found it a charming, lightweight romantic comedy with picturesque Italian cinematography and strong supporting comedy, though the touristy direction and uneven central performances limited its accomplishments.
- Which films are like Only You?
- Films with a similar feel include Moonstruck, Roman Holiday, French Kiss, and Serendipity.
- How long is Only You?
- Only You runs 109 minutes.
- Where can I watch Only You?
- In United States, Only You is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
