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Once
1981·Movie
·1h 30min·
About
In a twist on the typical May-October romance, a widow somewhere in her 60s meets a naive country boy who has found his way to the city. He moves into her house, where things take a rather unorthodox turn.
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Questions about Once
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Is Once worth watching?
91
ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92/100 (Rotten Tomatoes 97% and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is Once?
1 h 30 min
Once runs 1 h 30 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on Once?
Critics99
Audiences87
Not quite. Critics rate Once higher (99) than audiences (87). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
What language is Once in?
English
It was made in English.
What tropes does Once use?
Tactful TranslationScreen-to-Stage AdaptationDreadful MusicianShown Their WorkDuet BondingRunning GagBig ApplesauceBittersweet EndingAdaptation ExpansionSpiritual SequelRace for Your LoveThe Ghostand 25 more
TV Tropes lists 37 storytelling tropes for Once, including Tactful Translation, Screen-to-Stage Adaptation, Dreadful Musician.