Movie

Once Upon a Time in a Cinema

★ 8.0(2)20261h 32m

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Good to know

Director: David Gleeson
Release date: 2026-05-01
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Ireland
Studio: Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland

Once Upon a Time in a Cinema — trailer

About Once Upon a Time in a Cinema

Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is a 2026 movie in the Drama genre, directed by David Gleeson, starring Colin Morgan, Calam Lynch and Clara Crichton. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Once Upon a Time in a Cinema in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Earl Clancy, a cinema owner on the edge, battles a series of disasters while juggling personal turmoil and the chaos of a packed Friday night crowd. Told in real time over the course of the movie playing in the cinema (Breathless, starring Richard Gere).

Cast

Colin Morgan

Earl Clancy

Calam Lynch

Gerald Clancy

Clara Crichton

Kate Clancy

India Mullen

Layla

Niamh Cusack

Mrs. Healy

Stanley Townsend

Harry Conway

Elaine O'Dwyer

Alma

Daniel Woodage

Vincent

Liam O'Brien

Dickie Wall

Ryan Burke

Joe Gorman

Cos Egan

Jack

Andrew Bennett

Sgt. Walsh

Themes & keywords

real timemovie theater

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in a Cinema in United States?+

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

Is Once Upon a Time in a Cinema on Netflix?+

Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Once Upon a Time in a Cinema?+

Once Upon a Time in a Cinema has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in Once Upon a Time in a Cinema?+

Once Upon a Time in a Cinema stars Colin Morgan, Calam Lynch, Clara Crichton, India Mullen and Niamh Cusack.

When did Once Upon a Time in a Cinema come out?+

Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is a 2026 movie directed by David Gleeson.

What genre is Once Upon a Time in a Cinema?+

Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is Drama film.

Who directed Once Upon a Time in a Cinema?+

Once Upon a Time in a Cinema was directed by David Gleeson.