The lives of two strangers and their young children unexpectedly intersect on one hectic, stressful day in New York City.
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Title: One Fine Day (1996)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Michelle Pfeiffer | ... | Melanie Parker | |
| George Clooney | ... | Jack Taylor | |
| Mae Whitman | ... | Maggie Taylor | |
| Alex D. Linz | ... | Sammy Parker | |
| Charles Durning | ... | Lew | |
| Jon Robin Baitz | ... | Yates, Jr. | |
| Ellen Greene | ... | Elaine Lieberman | |
| Joe Grifasi | ... | Manny Feldstein | |
| Pete Hamill | ... | Frank Burroughs | |
| Anna Maria Horsford | ... | Evelyn | |
| Gregory Jbara | ... | Metro Reporter | |
| Sheila Kelley | ... | Kristen | |
| Barry Kivel | ... | Yates, Sr. | |
| Robert Klein | ... | Dr. Martin | |
| George Martin | ... | Smith Leland | |
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Melanie Parker, an architect and mother of Sammy, and Jack Taylor, a newspaper columnist and father of Maggie, are both divorced. They meet one morning when overwhelmed Jack is left unexpectedly with Maggie and forgets that Melanie was to take her to school. As a result, both children miss their school field trip and are stuck with the parents. The two adults project their negative stereotypes of ex-spouses on each other, but end up needing to rely on each other to watch the children as each must save his job. Humor is added by Sammy's propensity for lodging objects in his nose and Maggie's tendency to wander. Written by John H. Henderson <johnh@eng.auburn.edu>
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She was having a perfectly bad day... Then he came along and spoiled it.Parents Guide:
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Melanie: "Derived", you must be a writer.
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Written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King
Performed by Natalie Merchant
Natalie Merchant appears courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Group
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George Clooney had actually met Michelle Pfeiffer years before, in the early 80s he had gone on a few dates with Michelle's sister actress Dedee Pfeiffer. See more »Goofs
Towards the end of Melanie's split screen call with Sammy at the day care center, Maggie (situated behind Sammy) seems to morph. See more »Quotes
Jack Taylor: [curtly] My attitude is derived from your attitude.Melanie: "Derived", you must be a writer.
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One Fine DayWritten by Gerry Goffin and Carole King
Performed by Natalie Merchant
Natalie Merchant appears courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Group
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USARelease Date:
20 December 1996 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
One Fine Day See more »Filming Locations:
Bethesda Fountain, Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA See more »Edit
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Opening Weekend USA:
$6,226,430, 22 December 1996Gross USA:
$46,151,454Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$97,529,550Company Credits
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Pleasant romantic comedy stars Pfeiffer and Clooney as two divorced, overworked parents whose children are bickering classmates. They meet, and don't exactly see eye to eye, but then circumstances force them to put aside their differences and try to help each other out as they struggle to balance their job priorities with their parental obligations, all during a hectic day in New York City. Predictable setup made worthwhile by two very appealing leads, believable situations, and well-drawn characters. Youngsters Whitman and Linz are especially likable as the two children who reluctantly get dragged from one place to the next. ***