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