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