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Jet Li fights himself. No stunt double needed when you're your own worst enemy.
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The One (2001)

Y2K aesthetic overdoseMultiverse before it was coolGuilty pleasure kung fu

Overview

ActionScience FictionThriller

A sheriff's deputy fights an alternate universe version of himself who grows stronger with each alternate self he kills.

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Content warning
martial artstime travellos angeles, californiacriminalmultiversealternate dimensionalternate universewormholedual identitylaw enforcement

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Jet Li actually playing both fighters—split-screen magic.

Stunts

Wire-fu chaos that aged like energy drink from 2001.

Sound

Drowning Pool soundtrack screams early-2000s aggression.

Best for:Solo: Perfect for 1am 'why am I watching this' energy.·Background: Chaotic enough you won't miss plot if you look away.·Friends: Irony-forward group watch with snacks and commentary.
Heads up:Violence: PG-13 martial arts deaths, mostly bloodless but frequent.
James Wong

Director

James Wong

ReleasedNov 2, 2001
Runtime1h 27m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensityhigh
Tonemixed
Feellight
Budget$49M·Revenue$72.7M
Revolution Studios
Hard Eight Pictures

Top Cast

Jet Li

Jet Li

Gabe Law / Gabriel Yulaw / Lawless

Carla Gugino

Carla Gugino

T.K. Law / Massie Walsh

Delroy Lindo

Delroy Lindo

MVA Agent Harry Roedecker / Gas Station Attendant

Jason Statham

Jason Statham

MVA Agent Evan Funsch

James Morrison

James Morrison

LAPD Officer Bobby Aldrich / 'A' World Inmate #1

Dylan Bruno

Dylan Bruno

Yates

Richard Steinmetz

Richard Steinmetz

D'Antoni

Steve Rankin

Steve Rankin

MVA Supervisor

Tucker Smallwood

Tucker Smallwood

Prison Warden

Harriet Sansom Harris

Harriet Sansom Harris

Nurse Besson

Dean Norris

Dean Norris

Sgt. Siegel

Darin Morgan

Darin Morgan

Hugo

Mark Borchardt

Mark Borchardt

Cesar

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Jet Li reportedly turned down The Matrix sequels to make this instead. Choices were made.

Cultural

This film invented 'multiverse fatigue' two decades early—Marvel owes James Wong royalties.

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The One (2001) - Movie Trailer - Far East Films

The One (2001) - Movie Trailer - Far East Films

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