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Once Upon a Time in a Cinema

2026Movie1 h 32 min

Drama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A nostalgic, cathartic drama movie about everyday modern life and show business.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Earl Clancy, a cinema owner on the edge, battles a series of disasters while juggling personal turmoil and the chaos of a packed Friday night crowd. Told in real time over the course of the movie playing in the cinema (Breathless, starring Richard Gere).

Feels like

  • Showbiz Comedy-Drama
  • Nostalgic Cinema Tribute
  • Heartwarming Ensemble Piece
  • Behind-the-Scenes Chaos
  • Meta-Cinematic Humor
  • Feel-Good Catharsis
  • Witty Dialogue-Driven
  • Family Dynamics Focus

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
David Gleeson
Written by
David Gleeson
Produced by
Judy Tossell
Music by
Perrine Virgile

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 1, 2026 · 1 h 32 min · Strong Language

Released
May 1, 2026
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Ireland, Belgium, Germany
Box office
$24,853
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Once Upon a Time in a Cinema?"

Questions about Once Upon a Time in a Cinema

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Once Upon a Time in a Cinema?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Once Upon a Time in a Cinema from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Once Upon a Time in a Cinema worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Once Upon a Time in a Cinema okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching Once Upon a Time in a Cinema?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is Once Upon a Time in a Cinema plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.