Once
“How often do you find the right person?”
Synopsis
A vacuum repairman moonlights as a street musician and hopes for his big break. One day a Czech immigrant, who earns a living selling flowers, approaches him with the news that she is also an aspiring singer-songwriter. The pair decide to collaborate, and the songs that they compose reflect the story of their blossoming love.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Once - Official UK Trailer (2007)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-17
Top Cast
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Glen Hansard
Guy
Markéta Irglová
Girl
Hugh Walsh
Timmy Drummer
Gerard Hendrick
Lead Guitarist
Alaistair Foley
Bassist
Geoff Minogue
Eamon
Bill Hodnett
Guy's Dad
Danuse Ktrestova
Girl's Mother
Darren Healy
Heroin Addict
Mal Whyte
Bill
Marcella Plunkett
Ex Girlfriend
Niall Cleary
Bob
Wiltold Owski
Man Watching TV
Krzysztos Tlotka
Man Watching TV
Tomek Glowacki
Man Watching TV
Attila Kouvacs
Man Watching TV
Sean Miller
Bank Manager
Pat McGrath
Drunk
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 16, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 16, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$160K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
129.44x
+$20.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Carney
- Screenplay & Story
- John Carney
- Original Score
- Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová
- Original Title
- Once
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Czech, English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $160K
- Worldwide Gross
- $20.7M
- Production Studios
- Samson Films, Summit Entertainment, RTÉ, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Carney
John Carney
Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová
Tim Fleming
Paul Mullen
Martina Niland, David Collins
Department Leadership Roster
John Carney
Screenplay
Martina Niland
Producer
Tim Fleming
Director of Photography
Paul Mullen
Editor
Tiziana Corvisieri
Costume Design
Glen Hansard
Original Music Composer
John Carney
Director
Markéta Irglová
Original Music Composer
Tamara Conboy
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Once about?
A vacuum repairman moonlights as a street musician and hopes for his big break. One day a Czech immigrant, who earns a living selling flowers, approaches him with the news that she is also an aspiring singer-songwriter. The pair decide to collaborate, and the songs that they compose reflect the story of their blossoming love.
Who directed Once?
Once was directed by John Carney.
Who stars in Once?
The principal cast of Once includes Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, Hugh Walsh, Gerard Hendrick, Alaistair Foley.
When was Once released and how long is it?
Once was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of Once?
Once had a reported production budget of $160K and grossed $20.7M at the worldwide box office (129.44 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Once?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once was composed by Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Once?
Once holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).