Once Upon a Time in a Cinema(2026)
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema 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).
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema (2026) is a drama film directed by David Gleeson, released on May 1, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Colin Morgan, Calam Lynch, Clara Crichton and India Mullen. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- David Gleeson
- Writers:
- David Gleeson, Julie O’Leary
- Producers:
- Judy Tossell
- Cinematographer:
- Hyun De Grande
- Production:
- Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, uMedia, Wide Eye Films, Egoli Tossell Pictures
- Revenue:
- $24,853
- Status:
- Released
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema (2026) Trailer
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Once Upon a Time in a Cinema Cast & Crew
Main cast
Colin Morgan
as Earl Clancy
Calam Lynch
as Gerald Clancy
- Clara Crichton
Clara Crichton
as Kate Clancy
India Mullen
as Layla
Niamh Cusack
as Mrs. Healy
Stanley Townsend
as Harry Conway
Elaine O'Dwyer
as Alma
- Daniel Woodage
Daniel Woodage
as Vincent
- Liam O'Brien
Liam O'Brien
as Dickie Wall
Ryan Burke
as Joe Gorman
- Cos Egan
Cos Egan
as Jack
Andrew Bennett
as Sgt. Walsh
Key crew
Directed by David Gleeson, written by David Gleeson and Julie O’Leary, produced by Judy Tossell.
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Once Upon a Time in a Cinema Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Once Upon a Time in a Cinema – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in a Cinema online?
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Who stars in Once Upon a Time in a Cinema?
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The main cast of Once Upon a Time in a Cinema (2026) includes Colin Morgan, Calam Lynch, Clara Crichton, India Mullen and Niamh Cusack. The film was directed by David Gleeson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Once Upon a Time in a Cinema released?
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Once Upon a Time in a Cinema was released on May 1, 2026 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Once Upon a Time in a Cinema worth watching?
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Once Upon a Time in a Cinema (2026) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Once Upon a Time in a Cinema?
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Yes. The official Once Upon a Time in a Cinema trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.