1 Night in San Diego

2020 American comedy film August 2026 February 2026 1 Night in San Diego 1 Night in San Diego.jpg Film poster Penelope Lawson Penelope Lawson Pierce Cravens Rowan Russell Penelope Lawson Jenna Ushkowitz Laura Ashley Samuels Alexandra Daddario Eric Nelsen Mark Lawson Adam Rose Brian Borello Nicolas DiPierro Kelsey Douglas Joe Avid Brian Hingerty Arlen Konopaki Jarrett Keisling Pink Revolver Pictures Metropolitan Entertainment 1091 Media 2020 11 17 86 minutes United States English 1 Night in San Diego is a 2020 American comedy film written and directed by Penelope Lawson. The film stars Jenna Ushkowitz, Laura Ashley Samuels, and Alexandra Daddario and was released on video on demand on November 17, 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Development Lawson stated that she saw a dearth of female buddy comedies and wanted to make one. The premise of the film comes from how as a former New Yorker moving to L.A., Lawson first thought that the city and San Diego were far enough from one other to constitute a road trip.Benardello Karen 2020-12-13 Video Interview: Penelope Lawson, Jenna Ushkowitz and Laura Ashley Samuels Talk 1 Night in San Diego (Exclusive) https://www.shockya.com/news/2020/12/13/video-interview-penelope-lawson-jenna-ushkowitz-and-laura-ashley-samuels-talk-1-night-in-san-diego-exclusive/ 2021-08-15 Shockya.com en-US2020-12-24 Writer, director & executive producer Penelope Lawson on her female buddy comedy '1 Night in San Diego' https://ktla.com/entertainment/writer-director-executive-producer-penelope-lawson-on-her-female-buddy-comedy-1-night-in-san-diego/ 2021-08-15 KTLA en-US August 15, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210815192414/https://ktla.com/entertainment/writer-director-executive-producer-penelope-lawson-on-her-female-buddy-comedy-1-night-in-san-diego/ dead Principal photography took place in Southern California, with filming occurring in Los Angeles and San Diego. Lawson has described the production as an independent film made with a relatively small budget, noting that the cast and crew relied on local locations to depict the nightlife and landmarks of San Diego. She also cited films such as Bridesmaids (2011) and Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997) as influences on the film's female-led comedic dynamic. Benardello Karen 2020-12-13 Video Interview: Penelope Lawson, Jenna Ushkowitz and Laura Ashley Samuels Talk 1 Night in San Diego (Exclusive) https://www.shockya.com/news/2020/12/13/video-interview-penelope-lawson-jenna-ushkowitz-and-laura-ashley-samuels-talk-1-night-in-san-diego-exclusive/ 2026-07-21 en-USWriter, director & executive producer Penelope Lawson on her female buddy comedy '1 Night in San Diego' https://ktla.com/entertainment/writer-director-executive-producer-penelope-lawson-on-her-female-buddy-comedy-1-night-in-san-diego/ https://web.archive.org/web/20250216180826/https://ktla.com/entertainment/writer-director-executive-producer-penelope-lawson-on-her-female-buddy-comedy-1-night-in-san-diego/ February 16, 2025 2026-07-21 KTLA en-US dead Plot Hannah, a former reality star, and Brooklyn, a social media influencer, are best friends and wannabe celebrities who have recently moved out to Hollywood. Facing personal and professional woes, they accept an invitation to spend time with a former high school crush in San Diego. When they ultimately find him unappealing, they decide to spend a debauchery-filled night out in the city with two fans of Hannah that will test the limits of their friendship.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9765226/plotsummary/ 1 Night in San Diego (2020) - Plot - IMDb en-US 2026-01-26 www.imdb.com Cast Jenna Ushkowitz as Hannah Laura Ashley Samuels as Brooklyn Alexandra Daddario as Kelsey Eric Nelsen as Gordo Mark Lawson as Christian Adam Rose as Kevin Brian Borello as Teddy Kelsey Douglas as Delia Nicolas diPierro as Concierge Donna Pieroni as Joyce Release The film was released on VOD and digital platforms on November 17, 2020.http://onvideo.org/1-night-in-san-diego-takes-place-on-digital-vod/ '1 Night in San Diego' Takes Place on Digital, VOD On Video.com November 21, 2020https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/trailers/1150097-exclusive-1-night-in-san-diego-trailer-starring-jenna-ushkowitz-laura-ashley-samuels Exclusive 1 Night in San Diego Trailer Starring Jenna Ushkowitz & Laura Ashley Samuels ComingSoon.net Hemmert Kylie September 29, 2020 October 1, 2020https://www.orcasound.com/2020/10/01/1-night-in-san-diego-out-on-vod-on-november-17th/ 1 Night in San Diego Out On VOD On November 17th Orca Sound October 1, 2020 The film was released directly to video on demand rather than theatrically, a distribution strategy adopted by many independent productions during the COVID-19 pandemic. It became available on major digital platforms through distributor 1091 Media on 17 November 2020.2020-10-02 ‘1 Night in San Diego’ Takes Place on Digital, VOD https://onvideo.org/1-night-in-san-diego-takes-place-on-digital-vod/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20220807032256/https://onvideo.org/1-night-in-san-diego-takes-place-on-digital-vod/ 2022-08-07 2026-10-08 OnVideo en-US Reception Critical reception was mixed. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 43% based on two critic reviews. 1 Night in San Diego Rotten Tomatoes https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1_night_in_san_diego 2026-07-21 www.rottentomatoes.com en Brian Orndorf of Blu-ray.com gave the film a grade of B−, praising the performances of Jenna Ushkowitz and Laura Ashley Samuels and writing that the film succeeds by prioritizing "silliness" for much of its running time. Alan Ng of Film Threat awarded the film 8 out of 10, describing it as an entertaining comedy. By contrast, Roger Moore of Movie Nation criticized the screenplay, arguing that it was insufficiently developed despite the cast's efforts. 1 Night in San Diego Reviews - Metacritic https://www.metacritic.com/movie/1-night-in-san-diego/?utm_source=chatgpt.com 2026-07-21 www.metacritic.com en References External links 1_night_in_san_diego Category:2020 films Category:2020 comedy films Category:American buddy comedy films Category:2020s female buddy films Category:2020 English-language films Category:Films set in San Diego Category:1091 Pictures films Category:2020 American films Category:English-language buddy comedy films