The One 2001
"Stealing the power of the universes one by one."
In *The One (2001)*, director James Wong crafts a high-octane sci-fi thriller where Jet Li stars as Gabriel Yulaw—a lawman battling his own dark reflection.
Director: James Wong
Cast
Jet Li
Gabe Law / Gabriel Yulaw / Lawless
Carla Gugino
T.K. Law / Massie Walsh
Delroy Lindo
MVA Agent Harry Roedecker / Gas Station Attendant
Jason Statham
MVA Agent Evan Funsch
James Morrison
LAPD Officer Bobby Aldrich / 'A' World Inmate #1
Dylan Bruno
Yates
Richard Steinmetz
D'Antoni
Steve Rankin
MVA Supervisor
Tucker Smallwood
Prison Warden
Harriet Sansom Harris
Nurse Besson
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The One (2001) about?
*The One* follows Gabriel Yulaw, a sheriff's deputy who discovers he's an alternate version of himself from another universe. As he hunts down and absorbs his doppelgängers, he gains their strength—but their deaths also drain their worlds of hope. The film becomes a desperate battle for survival across realities.
Who directed The One?
James Wong directed *The One*. Known for his work in television and film, Wong blends stylish action with sci-fi themes to create a visceral experience.
Who stars in The One?
Jet Li headlines the cast as Gabriel Yulaw, joined by Carla Gugino, Delroy Lindo, and Jason Statham. Their performances anchor the film's blend of physical combat and emotional stakes.
Is The One (2001) worth watching?
If you love sci-fi thrillers packed with martial arts and existential stakes, *The One* delivers. The film balances Jet Li's signature fight choreography with a clever multiverse twist, though its pacing occasionally falters. It's a cult favorite for fans of high-concept action.
How long is The One?
The One runs 87 minutes—just over an hour and a half of nonstop action and intrigue.
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About The One (2001) — Jet Li's Sci-Fi Thriller of Multiversal Chaos and Identity
In *The One (2001)*, director James Wong crafts a high-octane sci-fi thriller where Jet Li stars as Gabriel Yulaw—a lawman battling his own dark reflection. What begins as a desperate manhunt spirals into a mind-bending race across parallel universes, where each alternate version Yulaw eliminates siphons their power, making him stronger with every kill. The film drips with neon-lit action set pieces, moral dilemmas draped in existential dread, and a pulse-pounding vibe that blends cyberpunk aesthetics with classic western undertones.
Carla Gugino co-stars as Yulaw's love interest, a scientist caught in the crossfire of his violent quest, while Delroy Lindo and Jason Statham add grit and intensity as allies on opposite sides of the conflict. Themes of identity, sacrifice, and the cost of power pulse through the story, all wrapped in a sleek package of martial arts mastery and explosive set pieces that keep tension at a fever pitch.
