The Right One (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2021, The Right One is a comedy and romance film directed by Ken Mok, running about 96 minutes. “How do you choose when he's the same guy?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sara, a novelist struggling with writer's block, needs inspiration — and finds it when she serendipitously meets Godfrey, a down-on-his-luck oddball who constantly changes personas and alter egos in order to cope with his past and avoid reality. Just as Godfrey begins to open up to Sara, he discovers that she’s been using him as inspiration for her next novel, and he vanishes from her life. Did Sara just lose the man of her dreams, or will she be able to find him and make things right?
Who’s in it. The Right One stars Iliza Shlesinger as Kelly, Cleopatra Coleman as Sarah, Nick Thune as Godfrey and David Koechner as Bob Glasser, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Right One has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Right One page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Right One tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Right One (2021)?
- In US, The Right One is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Right One worth watching?
- The Right One holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Right One?
- The Right One stars Iliza Shlesinger, Cleopatra Coleman, Nick Thune, David Koechner and Leanne Lapp.
- When was The Right One released?
- The Right One was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.