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Once Upon a Time

2008Movie1 h 50 min

58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7

Summary

The film is a heist comedy set in 1940s Korea, and stars Park Yong-woo and Lee Bo-young as a con artist and jazz singer who each plot to steal a valuable diamond from the Japanese authorities.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Jeong Yong-ki
Written by
Chun Sung-il
Produced by
Im Yeong-ho, Yoon Hong-jun
Music by
Kim Woo-chul

Everyone

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Facts

January 31, 2008 · 1 h 50 min · Violence

Released
January 31, 2008
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Action, Comedy
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Bungling Inventor, Well-Intentioned Extremist, Regular Character +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Once Upon a Time?"

Questions about Once Upon a Time

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Once Upon a Time?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Once Upon a Time worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 5.7).

Will Once Upon a Time make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Once Upon a Time good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Once Upon a Time in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.

What tropes does Once Upon a Time use?

Bungling InventorWell-Intentioned ExtremistRegular CharacterDeflector ShieldsTerror-dactylBy the HairDated HistorySolid CloudsOnce Upon a TimeTurned Against Their MastersTotem Pole TrenchEt Tu, Brute?and 135 more

TV Tropes lists 147 tropes for it, including Bungling Inventor, Well-Intentioned Extremist, and Regular Character.