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