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