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Once Upon a Time in London

2019·Movie
1h 51min
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Rotten Tomatoes20%98%
IMDb5.2Rotten Tomatoes20%98%

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Family Dynamics5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Crime, history, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6
  • Character Depth6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Billy Hill and Jack 'Spot' Comer were among the most notorious criminals in London up until the 1950s. Dramatising the violent reign of two of London's most notorious gangsters, Billy Hill (Leo Gregory) and Jack 'Spot' Comer (Terry Stone), ONCE UPON A TIME IN LONDON charts the legendary rise and fall of a nationwide criminal empire that lasted until the mid-fifties and which paved the way for the notorious Kray Twins and The Richardsons. This is the story of their rise and fall.
London Gangster EraCrime ThrillerHistorical DramaRise and Fall NarrativeViolent UnderworldBritish CinemaGritty RealismGang Warfare

Crew

Directed by:
Simon Rumley, Erin Large, Christiaan Faberij de Jonge
Written by:
Terry Stone, Simon Rumley, Will Gilbey
Produced by:
Terry Stone, Terry Stone, Joe Karimi-Nik
Composed by:
John Simpson, Adrian Medhurst, Max Devere

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Once Upon a Time in London

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Once Upon a Time in London legally?

PrimefuboTVPhiloFandorFilmzieAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsCineverseMidnight Pulp

Once Upon a Time in London is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Midnight Pulp in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Filmzie, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Once Upon a Time in London worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 5.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Once Upon a Time in London rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Once Upon a Time in London?

1 h 51 min

Once Upon a Time in London runs 1 h 51 min.

Is Once Upon a Time in London based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

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

Critics20
Audiences75

Not quite. Audiences rate Once Upon a Time in London higher (75) than critics (20). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Once Upon a Time in London in?

English

It was made in English.

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

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Once Upon a Time in London in 57 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Once Upon a Time in London use?

Fame Through InfamyEven Evil Has StandardsImpersonating an OfficerGuns Are UselessGroin AttackMugging the MonsterEvil Versus EvilAx-CrazyPolice BrutalityTorture TechnicianAdolf HitlariousAnachronism Stewand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for Once Upon a Time in London, including Fame Through Infamy, Even Evil Has Standards, Impersonating an Officer.