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