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