Once Upon a Crime
Synopsis
When storybook author Samantha (Kirsten Price) begins to have fantasies about getting rid of her useless husband and running away with her maid, the story starts to appear on the pages of her latest children's book. In this magical kingdom, she becomes a Queen Bee and disposes of her unfaithful King in favor of her loyal worker drones. It's not long before Samantha's life imitates her art and she gives her husband a pink slip out of her life, finally ending her troubled marriage. Now the Queen Bee and the workers have the kingdom all to themselves...but will there be a happy ending? The workers may have plans of their own...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 9, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Stanley
- Screenplay & Story
- David Stanley
- Original Title
- Once Upon a Crime
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Stanley
David Stanley
François Clousot
Shawn Diesel
Department Leadership Roster
David Stanley
Writer
François Clousot
Director of Photography
Shawn Diesel
Editor
David Stanley
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Upon a Crime
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What is Once Upon a Crime about?
When storybook author Samantha (Kirsten Price) begins to have fantasies about getting rid of her useless husband and running away with her maid, the story starts to appear on the pages of her latest children's book. In this magical kingdom, she becomes a Queen Bee and disposes of her unfaithful King in favor of her loyal worker drones. It's not long before Samantha's life imitates her art and she gives her husband a pink slip out of her life, finally ending her troubled marriage. Now the Queen Bee and the workers have the kingdom all to themselves...but will there be a happy ending? The workers may have plans of their own...
Who directed Once Upon a Crime?
Once Upon a Crime was directed by David Stanley.
Who stars in Once Upon a Crime?
The principal cast of Once Upon a Crime includes Kirsten Price, Barrett Blade, August Knight, Lindsey Meadows, Ryder Skye.
When was Once Upon a Crime released and how long is it?
Once Upon a Crime was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Once Upon a Crime?
Once Upon a Crime holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).