"One Night Only" review: Will Gluck's romcom stumbles despite charming cast

The romantic comedy "One Night Only" by director Will Gluck, starring Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro, opens in Ukrainian theaters on August 13, 2026, receiving mixed reviews and a 5.5/10 rating from UNIAN. Set in an alternate America where a law bans premarital intimacy and citizens are tracked with biochips, the film follows Owen and Ellie during one annual night when the chips turn green, allowing sex. Their paths cross repeatedly as they search for connection. Critics gave the film 46% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, though audiences were more favorable. The review criticizes the inconsistent world-building and unanswered questions about the premise, despite praising the charismatic cast.