One Day (2010 film)

One Day is a 2011 romantic drama film directed by Lone Scherfig and based on the 2009 novel of the same name by David Nicholls, who also wrote the screenplay.

The film stars Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess, and tells the story of Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew, who meet on their graduation day, July 15, 1988, and whose lives are intertwined every year on the same date.

The plot follows their evolving relationship over two decades, depicting their successes, failures, heartbreaks, and eventual understanding of their feelings for each other. It explores themes of friendship, love, missed opportunities, and the passage of time.

One Day received mixed reviews upon its release, with critics praising the performances of the lead actors, particularly Sturgess, but criticizing the pacing and adaptation of the source material. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $139 million worldwide.