One Mile (film)
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| Directed by | Adam Davidson |
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| Cinematography | Pascal Combes-Knoke |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
One Mile (also known as One Mile: Chapter One and One Mile: Chapter Two) is a series of two 2026 American action thriller films directed by Adam Davidson. The films star Ryan Phillippe, Amélie Hoeferle, and C. Thomas Howell. The plot follows a former Special Forces soldier who has a violent encounter with an off-grid community during a college tour trip with his daughter.[3]
The story was released as two digital films, One Mile: Chapter One and One Mile: Chapter Two, and was made available simultaneously on February 20, 2026.[3]
Plot
Chapter One
Daniel (Danny) Beckett, a recently retired U.S Army Special Forces soldier, is attempting to reconnect with his estranged wife and teenage daughter, Alex. In an effort to repair their relationship, Danny takes Alex on a road trip to visit prospective colleges.
During the journey, the pair takes a detour to a remote lakeside campground. They encounter a secretive, off-grid community living in the wilderness who is trying to kidnap Alex. Outnumbered and isolated, Danny is forced to rely on his military experience to rescue his daughter.[4][5]
Chapter Two
In the second installment, Danny is pulled back into conflict with the same group when Alex is abducted again as part of an act of revenge, sending him again into harm's way to rescue his daughter.[3]
Cast
- Ryan Phillippe as Danny Beckett, a recently retired U.S. Army Special Forces soldier trying to rebuild his life[6]
- Amélie Hoeferle as Alex, Danny's estranged teenage daughter[6]
- C. Thomas Howell as Stanley Dixon, the leader of the hostile community[7]
- Sage Linder as Lily Copeland[6]
- Sara Canning as Janine, Daniel's estranged wife and Alex's mother
- Richard Harmon as Ray Dixon[6]
- Beverley Elliott as Abigail Dixon[3]
- Anthony Timpano as Brandon Dalwood[3]
Production
One Mile is produced by Kapital Entertainment and Nomadic Pictures.[8] It was developed and filmed as a two-part project alongside its sequel/second chapter (also referred to during production as One More Mile).[9]
According to the Vancouver Island North Film Commission, production began on September 9, 2024, and filming took place on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, including Parksville, Qualicum Beach, and Port Alberni.[9]
Post-production
Post-production work for the two films was handled in Vancouver, with Flow Post Partners listed among the companies working on One Mile and One More Mile.[10]
Development
The concept for One Mile was conceived by Jaiden Kaplan, the daughter of producer Aaron Kaplan. She developed the idea in 2019 while on a college tour with her father in the Northeast United States, driving along a desolate highway bordered by woods and frozen lakes.[5] Kapital Entertainment produced the project, marking the company's first foray into feature films.
The film was directed by Adam Davidson, known for his work on series such as Shooter. The screenplay was written by John Hlavin, TJ Brady, and Rasheed Newson, based on a story by Hlavin and Josh Senter.[7]
Filming
Principal photography took place on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Locations included Ladysmith, Port Alberni, Parksville, and Victoria.[11] The film was shot back-to-back with its sequel to maximize production efficiency.
Release
Republic Pictures released an official trailer on February 5, 2026, announcing that One Mile was released in two parts and made available to rent or own on digital platforms on February 20, 2026.[3]
References
- ^ "One Mile: Chapter One (15)". British Board of Film Classification. January 5, 2026. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
- ^ "One Mile: Chapter Two (15)". British Board of Film Classification. January 5, 2026. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f Dela Paz, Maggie (February 5, 2026). "Ryan Phillippe Stars in Survival Thriller Movie One Mile Trailer". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ Cranswick, Amie (February 6, 2026). "Trailer for action thriller One Mile starring Ryan Phillippe". Flickering Myth. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ a b Navarro, Meagan (December 13, 2022). "'One Mile' – Actor/Producer Ryan Phillippe Runs From Murderous Cult in New Film and Sequel". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ a b c d "One Mile: Chapter One". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ a b Golden III, Lee B. (February 5, 2026). "ONE MILE: Ryan Phillippe Goes The Distance In The Official Trailer For Adam Davidson's Diptychal Survival Thriller". Film Combat Syndicate. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ "One Mile". Nomadic Pictures. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ a b "2 major motion pictures shooting in Parksville and Qualicum Beach". Vancouver Island North Film Commission (INFilm). September 12, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ "MTI Film acquires Flow Post Partners in Vancouver, BC". Post Magazine. October 7, 2025. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ "One More Mile movie makers impressed with Vancouver Island". Parksville Qualicum News. December 23, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2026.