The One
A fugitive agent hunts his final alternate self across parallel universes to become an unstoppable superhuman.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Breakneck
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- propulsive
- heightened
- campy
- action movie night
- cult film marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film's high-concept premise and Jet Li's physical performance buried beneath derivative plotting, weak dialogue, cheesy effects, and uninspired editing.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Gabe Law and Gabriel Yulaw are opposing versions of the same person, while other variants drive the multiverse conflict.
Yulaw murders alternate versions of himself to absorb their strength and become invincible.
Jet Li plays multiple versions of the central figure, making hand-to-hand combat between alternate selves the film's signature set piece.
The MVA controls authorized movement between universes and sends Roedecker and Funsch to arrest Yulaw.
Films like The One, and why
The Matrix
Shares high-concept multiverse science fiction, alternate selves, and fast-paced action spectacle.
Minority Report
Combines martial arts choreography, science fiction technology, and a law-enforcement pursuit.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Features a relentless superhuman antagonist, alternate realities, and stylized early-2000s action filmmaking.
Romeo Must Die
Shares Jet Li-led martial arts action, heightened violence, and a power-driven antagonist.
Movie Details
- Director
- James Wong
- Release Date
- 2001-11-02
- Runtime
- 87 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (1819)
Cast
- Jet Li
- Carla Gugino
- Delroy Lindo
- Jason Statham
- James Morrison
- Dylan Bruno
- Richard Steinmetz
- Steve Rankin
- Tucker Smallwood
- Harriet Sansom Harris
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 The One about?
- A fugitive agent hunts his final alternate self across parallel universes to become an unstoppable superhuman.
- What is The One like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The One as breakneck, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The One violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in The One as moderate.
- What did critics think of The One?
- Critics broadly found the film's high-concept premise and Jet Li's physical performance buried beneath derivative plotting, weak dialogue, cheesy effects, and uninspired editing.
- Which films are like The One?
- Films with a similar feel include The Matrix, Minority Report, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and Romeo Must Die.
- How long is The One?
- The One runs 87 minutes.
- Where can I watch The One?
- In United States, The One is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
