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Once Upon a Time in the Midlands

2002·Movie
1h 44min·R
56
DecentGoodWatch score

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

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Though Dek leads a simple and happy life with his girlfriend Shirley and her 12-year-old daughter Marlene, his grand, televised marriage proposal puts his devotion to the test—especially as Marlene's long-absent biological father, Jimmy, looms in the background.
British Romantic ComedyWorking-Class DramaSmall-Town LifeQuirky CharactersFamily RelationshipsOrdinary PeopleHeartwarming StoryLove and Second Chances

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Once Upon a Time in the Midlands legally?

Once Upon a Time in the Midlands is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Once Upon a Time in the Midlands worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 51%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Once Upon a Time in the Midlands rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Once Upon a Time in the Midlands?

1 h 44 min

Once Upon a Time in the Midlands runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Once Upon a Time in the Midlands?

Critics54
Audiences59

Yes. Critics average 54 and audiences 59 out of 100, so both groups see Once Upon a Time in the Midlands much the same way.

What language is Once Upon a Time in the Midlands in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Once Upon a Time in the Midlands?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Once Upon a Time in the Midlands in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.