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).
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-18
Top Cast
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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
Tracey Collopy
Tank
Aidan Crowe
Gus
Sean Shinners
Goose Guy
Ollie Ryan
Old Man (Jelly)
Samual Duggan
Fighting Teen #1
Jonty Ross
Fighting Teen #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 68 DaysRussell Hobbs British Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 30, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 6, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$25K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Gleeson
- Screenplay & Story
- David Gleeson, Julie O’Leary
- Original Score
- Perrine Virgile
- Original Title
- Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, Belgium, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Worldwide Gross
- $25K
- Production Studios
- Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, uMedia, Wide Eye Films, Egoli Tossell Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Gleeson
David Gleeson, Julie O’Leary
Perrine Virgile
Hyun De Grande
John Murphy
Kirk D'Amico, Judy Tossell
Department Leadership Roster
David Gleeson
Director
David Gleeson
Writer
Giedrius Nagys
Stunt Coordinator
Judy Tossell
Producer
Jokubas Nagys
Stunt Coordinator
Tracey O'Hanlon
Production Design
Jelmen Palsterman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Tatienne Scott
Costume Design
Gráinne Wilson
Costume Design
John Murphy
Editor
Hyun De Grande
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
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What is Once Upon a Time in a Cinema about?
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).
Who directed Once Upon a Time in a Cinema?
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema was directed by David Gleeson.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in a Cinema?
The principal cast of Once Upon a Time in a Cinema includes Colin Morgan, Calam Lynch, Clara Crichton, India Mullen, Niamh Cusack.
When was Once Upon a Time in a Cinema released and how long is it?
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
How much did Once Upon a Time in a Cinema make at the box office?
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema grossed $25K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Once Upon a Time in a Cinema?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once Upon a Time in a Cinema was composed by Perrine Virgile.