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