Review: 'One Night Only' is a tease, but its stars score

A new romantic comedy called "One Night Only" stars Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner. Critics have given it mixed reviews. The film includes a surprise at the end for viewers.

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National story. 10 articles from 10 sources. Updated Aug 8, 2026.

How each side is putting it

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4 sources
Seattle TimesLean Left· Aug 6, 2026

‘One Night Only’ review: Dystopian rom-com leaves questions unanswered

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 5, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Movie Review: 'One Night Only' is a tease, but its stars score

The Boston GlobeLean Left· Aug 5, 2026

‘One Night Only’: Are you ready for the Sex Purge?

The Dominion PostLean Left· Aug 8, 2026

Review: ‘One Night Only’ a rom-com bust

Center

2 sources
ForbesCenter· Aug 7, 2026

‘One Night Only’ Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Say Rom-Com Doesn’t Quite Score

Our Quad CitiesCenter· Aug 7, 2026

Cook review: 'One Night Only' rom-com is a sometimes-funny uneven mess

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4 sources
Fox NewsRight· Aug 8, 2026

'One Night Only' Review: Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner charm in lively high-concept rom-com

Toledo BladeLean Right· Aug 7, 2026

Review: 'One Night Only' is a tease, but its stars score

Winchester StarLean Right· Aug 5, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Movie Review: 'One Night Only' is a tease, but its stars score

Bowling Green Daily NewsLean Right· Aug 7, 2026

‘One Night Only’ a cinematic train wreck of epic proportions

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  1. Aug 5Movie Review: 'One Night Only' is a tease, but its stars score
  2. Aug 6‘One Night Only’ Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Say Rom-Com Doesn’t Quite Score
  3. Aug 7‘One Night Only’ a cinematic train wreck of epic proportions

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