Movie

Once

“How often do you find the right person?”

★ 7.4(1,458)20071h 25m

Once is streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels in Finland, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV, SF Anytime and Amazon Video. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

Where to watch Once

🇫🇮 Finland

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Good to know

Director: John Carney
Release date: 2007-03-23
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: Czech
Box office: $20,710,513
Budget: $160,000
Status: Released
Country: Ireland
Studio: Samson Films

Once — trailer

About Once

Once is a 2007 movie in the Drama, Music and Romance genres, directed by John Carney, starring Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová and Hugh Walsh. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 1,458 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Once in Finland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A vacuum repairman moonlights as a street musician and hopes for his big break. One day a Czech immigrant, who earns a living selling flowers, approaches him with the news that she is also an aspiring singer-songwriter. The pair decide to collaborate, and the songs that they compose reflect the story of their blossoming love.

Cast

Glen Hansard

Guy

Markéta Irglová

Girl

Hugh Walsh

Timmy Drummer

Gerard Hendrick

Lead Guitarist

Alaistair Foley

Bassist

Geoff Minogue

Eamon

Bill Hodnett

Guy's Dad

Danuse Ktrestova

Girl's Mother

Darren Healy

Heroin Addict

Mal Whyte

Bill

Marcella Plunkett

Ex Girlfriend

Niall Cleary

Bob

Themes & keywords

rock 'n' rolllovesicknesslove of one's lifecomposerpopmusic instrumentloversdublin, irelandrecording studiopianistirelandmusic storestreet musiciansongwritingbusker

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Once in Finland?+

In Finland, you can stream Once on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV, SF Anytime and Amazon Video.

Is Once on Netflix?+

Once is not on Netflix in Finland right now, but you can stream it on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels.

How long is Once?+

Once has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in Once?+

Once stars Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, Hugh Walsh, Gerard Hendrick and Alaistair Foley.

When did Once come out?+

Once is a 2007 movie directed by John Carney.

What genre is Once?+

Once is Drama, Music and Romance film.

Who directed Once?+

Once was directed by John Carney.