Movie

The One and Only

1978 · 97 min

A breezy, affectionate comedy about a lovable blowhard stumbling through marriage and showbiz, with gentle laughs and a nostalgic 1950s glow.

Tagline: She had to marry him. She was too embarrassed to have him as a date.
Overview: Andy Schmidt manages to win fellow student Mary’s heart, but getting a job after college turns out much harder than expected. Desperate and dreaming of stardom, he tries wrestling.
How it feels: Light, warm, satirical and romantic. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Ambition, love, family, identity
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: ambition
love
family
identity
work
Places: big city
small town
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild