Once Upon a Time

1944·Movie
1h 29min·NR
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Wonder8

Humor

Some absurdist humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

Show business and fantasy

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

it's CHUCKLESOME!

Broadway producer Jerry Flynn is anxious to recapture the magic and reclaim the crowds after a set of costly flops. Outside his theater one night, Flynn meets a young boy who just might save the day. Inside a small box the boy shows Flynn his pride and joy: a caterpillar named Curly that dances to Yes Sir, That's My Baby. Word quickly spreads about the amazingly talented hoofer, and the caterpillar becomes a symbol of hope for wartime America. Soon, offers are pouring in to capitalize on this sensational insect.
WhimsicalSentimentalShowbiz MagicNostalgic CharmDancing CaterpillarHeartwarmingFamily-FriendlyEccentric CharactersClassic Hollywood

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Once Upon a Time

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Once Upon a Time legally?

Once Upon a Time is included with a subscription to fuboTV and FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Mometu. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Once Upon a Time worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Once Upon a Time rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Once Upon a Time?

1 h 29 min

Once Upon a Time runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Once Upon a Time?

Critics70
Audiences60

Not quite. Critics rate Once Upon a Time higher (70) than audiences (60). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Once Upon a Time in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

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

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Once Upon a Time in 46 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Once Upon a Time use?

HomageButt-MonkeyStarfish AliensSleeper ShipRight on QueueOnce per EpisodeHumans Are BastardsCompilation MovieDeflector ShieldsVillainous BSoDBattle Theme MusicJudgment of Solomonand 135 more

TV Tropes lists 147 storytelling tropes for Once Upon a Time, including Homage, Butt-Monkey, Starfish Aliens.

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