Once Upon a Time in the Midlands(2002)
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands Synopsis
Though Dek leads a simple and happy life with his girlfriend Shirley and her 12-year-old daughter Marlene, his grand, televised marriage proposal puts his devotion to the test—especially as Marlene's long-absent biological father, Jimmy, looms in the background.
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands (2002) is a romance, comedy and drama film directed by Shane Meadows, released on September 6, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Robert Carlyle, Rhys Ifans, Shirley Henderson and Kathy Burke. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 63 ratings.
- Director:
- Shane Meadows
- Writers:
- Paul Fraser, Shane Meadows
- Producers:
- Andrea Calderwood
- Cinematographer:
- Brian Tufano
- Composer:
- John Lunn
- Production:
- Senator Film, EM Media, Big Arty Productions, Film4 Productions
- Status:
- Released
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands (2002) Trailer
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Once Upon a Time in the Midlands Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Carlyle
as Jimmy
Rhys Ifans
as Dek
Shirley Henderson
as Shirley
Kathy Burke
as Carol
Ricky Tomlinson
as Charlie
Finn Atkins
as Marlene
James Cosmo
as Billy
David McKay
as Dougy
Anthony Strachan
as Jumbo
Andrew Shim
as Donut
- Kelly Thresher
Kelly Thresher
as Donna
- Eliot Otis Brown Walters
Eliot Otis Brown Walters
as Lake
Key crew
Directed by Shane Meadows, written by Paul Fraser and Shane Meadows, produced by Andrea Calderwood.
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Once Upon a Time in the Midlands Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 63 ratings.
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Once Upon a Time in the Midlands – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in the Midlands online?
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Once Upon a Time in the Midlands (2002) is currently available to rent or buy from Viaplay, Apple TV Store, Blockbuster, SF Anytime and Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in the Midlands?
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The main cast of Once Upon a Time in the Midlands (2002) includes Robert Carlyle, Rhys Ifans, Shirley Henderson, Kathy Burke and Ricky Tomlinson. The film was directed by Shane Meadows. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Once Upon a Time in the Midlands released?
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Once Upon a Time in the Midlands was released on September 6, 2002 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Once Upon a Time in the Midlands worth watching?
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Once Upon a Time in the Midlands (2002) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 63 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Once Upon a Time in the Midlands?
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Yes. The official Once Upon a Time in the Midlands trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.