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