
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
Release: 2026-04-17·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
Andrew Bennettas Sgt. Walsh
Mikey Caseyas Cocky Stoner (as Michael Casey)
Mary T Lynchas Woman (uncredited)
India Mullenas Layla
Aidan Croweas Gus
Dean Panteras Mr. Healy
Calam Lynchas Gerald Clancy
Stanley Townsendas Harry Conway
Liam O'Brienas Dickie Wall
Ava Rossas Teen girl (uncredited)
Glenn Keatingas Chip Buyer (uncredited)
Shane Davisas Stoner
Kenneth Barryas Cinema Goer (uncredited)
Alex O’Brienas Guy (uncredited)
Elaine O'Dwyeras Alma
Stuart Mackeyas Poster Thief
Niamh Cusackas Mrs. Healy
Lonan Rossas Rowdy Teen 2
Ciara Hennessyas Teenage girl (uncredited)
Ciara Dan McGinnisas Cinema Patron
Janet Greneas Cinema Patron
Ian Dillonas Chip Van Owner
Clara Crichtonas Kate Clancy
Daniel Woodageas Vincent
Cillian Conwayas Extra (uncredited)
Colin Morganas Earl Clancy
Sorcha Realas Cinema Patron
Ryan Burkeas Joe GormanCrew
" />Giedrius NagysStunt Coordinator
" />Ruben AppeltansFirst Assistant Camera
" />Bill BordenThanks
" />Gregory BurrowesSecond Assistant Sound
" />John MurphyEditor
" />Mal YoungThanks
" />Mario BeckVisual Effects
" />David GleesonDirector, Writer
" />Sarah McDonaghAssistant Director Trainee
" />Caroline MorahanThanks
" />Lena RehnbergThanks
" />Marc-Ivan O'GormanThanks
" />Nick Vincent MurphyThanks
" />Nigel MercierThanks