One True Loves

Emma and Jesse were planning forever when a helicopter crash on their first anniversary upends their life. The accident leaves Emma heartbroken and certain she has lost the man she loves. Four years pass and she finds a steady happiness with a close friend and is ready to say I do. Then a knock at the door changes everything: Jesse reappears alive and insists their bond never faded. The return forces Emma to weigh a second chance against the life she has built without him. The film blends humor with warmth as two loves tug at her, while she considers what true commitment might look like.

Directed by Andy Fickman, the movie is an adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid's novel One True Loves and brings together Simu Liu, Phillipa Soo, Luke Bracey and Michaela Conlin with Beth Broderick in a supporting role. The production also features a score that underlines the emotional tone.

The film grossed about 37,820 worldwide, reflecting a limited release rather than a wide rollout. Its modest box office underscores its status as a small scale romantic drama rather than a blockbuster.

Cultural impact for One True Loves is modest at this point, with no widely cited quotes or iconic moments shaping pop culture. The film sits in the mid range of holiday romance drama, appealing to viewers who enjoy second chances and gentle humor within relationships. It may attract fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid's work and romantic comedies who enjoy moderate drama.

Reception leans toward a warm but nonchalant vibe, with audiences giving it a 6.307 out of 10 on average from 109 votes. The story centers on love, loyalty, and the difficulty of choosing between a past and a future, while balancing humor with heartfelt moments. The tone blends light humor with earnest emotion, and it invites audiences to reconsider what makes a relationship truly lasting.