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The One

The One

Action · Science Fiction · Thriller · 2001

A sheriff's deputy fights an alternate universe version of himself who grows stronger with each alternate self he kills.

Movie details

The One

“Stealing the power of the universes one by one.”

2001 Action · Science Fiction · Thriller 1h 27m

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TMDB

6.1 / 10

Community rating

A sheriff's deputy fights an alternate universe version of himself who grows stronger with each alternate self he kills.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

James Wong

Written by

James Wong · Glen Morgan

Jet Li

Jet Li

Gabe Law / Gabriel Yulaw / Lawless

Carla Gugino

Carla Gugino

T.K. Law / Massie Walsh

Delroy Lindo

Delroy Lindo

MVA Agent Harry Roedecker / Gas Station Attendant

Jason Statham

Jason Statham

MVA Agent Evan Funsch

James Morrison

James Morrison

LAPD Officer Bobby Aldrich / 'A' World Inmate #1

Dylan Bruno

Dylan Bruno

Yates

Richard Steinmetz

Richard Steinmetz

D'Antoni

Court is in session

Put The One on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.