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