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