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