
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
Release: 2026-05-01·Runtime: 92m·★ 10.0
Drama
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.
Production Countries
IrelandBelgiumGermany
Production Companies
Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
uMedia
Wide Eye Films
Egoli Tossell Pictures
Cast
Ciara Dan McGinnisas Cinema Patron
Cillian Conwayas Extra (uncredited)
Colin Morganas Earl Clancy
India Mullenas Layla
Elaine O'Dwyeras Alma
Ciara Hennessyas Teenage girl (uncredited)
Shane Davisas Stoner
Calam Lynchas Gerald Clancy
Alex O’Brienas Guy (uncredited)
Niamh Cusackas Mrs. Healy
Daniel Woodageas Vincent
Stanley Townsendas Harry Conway
Liam O'Brienas Dickie Wall
Ava Rossas Teen girl (uncredited)
Janet Greneas Cinema Patron
Kenneth Barryas Cinema Goer (uncredited)
Aidan Croweas Gus
Mikey Caseyas Cocky Stoner (as Michael Casey)
Stuart Mackeyas Poster Thief
Lonan Rossas Rowdy Teen 2
Mary T Lynchas Woman (uncredited)
Clara Crichtonas Kate Clancy
Dean Panteras Mr. Healy
Ryan Burkeas Joe Gorman
Andrew Bennettas Sgt. Walsh
Glenn Keatingas Chip Buyer (uncredited)
Ian Dillonas Chip Van OwnerCrew
" />Bill BordenThanks
" />Shane VaughanBTS Photographer
" />Marc-Ivan O'GormanThanks
" />Caroline MorahanThanks
" />Nigel MercierThanks
" />Lena RehnbergThanks
" />Ruben AppeltansFirst Assistant Camera
" />Sarah McDonaghAssistant Director Trainee
" />Mario BeckVisual Effects
" />John MurphyEditor
" />Gregory BurrowesSecond Assistant Sound
" />Mal YoungThanks
" />Nick Vincent MurphyThanks
" />Giedrius NagysStunt Coordinator