Movie

Once Upon a Time in the Midlands

★ 6.2(60)20021h 44m

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Good to know

Director: Shane Meadows
Release date: 2002-09-06
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Senator Film

Once Upon a Time in the Midlands — trailer

About Once Upon a Time in the Midlands

Once Upon a Time in the Midlands is a 2002 movie in the Romance, Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Shane Meadows, starring Robert Carlyle, Rhys Ifans and Shirley Henderson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 60 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Once Upon a Time in the Midlands in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Dek, a decent but somewhat dull man, enjoys a happy existence with beloved girlfriend Shirley. They live together with her 12-year-old, Marlene: her daughter by the delinquent Jimmy, who flew the coop years ago and hasn't been heard from since. Dek loves Shirley so much that he proposes to her on national television.

Cast

Robert Carlyle

Jimmy

Rhys Ifans

Dek

Shirley Henderson

Shirley

Kathy Burke

Carol

Ricky Tomlinson

Charlie

Finn Atkins

Marlene

James Cosmo

Billy

David McKay

Dougy

Anthony Strachan

Jumbo

Andrew Shim

Donut

Kelly Thresher

Donna

Eliot Otis Brown Walters

Lake

Themes & keywords

loveaspiring singersinger

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in the Midlands in Canada?+

Once Upon a Time in the Midlands is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Once Upon a Time in the Midlands on Netflix?+

Once Upon a Time in the Midlands is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Once Upon a Time in the Midlands?+

Once Upon a Time in the Midlands has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in Once Upon a Time in the Midlands?+

Once Upon a Time in the Midlands stars Robert Carlyle, Rhys Ifans, Shirley Henderson, Kathy Burke and Ricky Tomlinson.

When did Once Upon a Time in the Midlands come out?+

Once Upon a Time in the Midlands is a 2002 movie directed by Shane Meadows.

What genre is Once Upon a Time in the Midlands?+

Once Upon a Time in the Midlands is Romance, Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Once Upon a Time in the Midlands?+

Once Upon a Time in the Midlands was directed by Shane Meadows.