23 000 Lives vs Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema has the higher audience score (10/10 against 5/10 for 23 000 Lives). Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 1h 52m. Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
23 000 Lives
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema| 23 000 Lives | Once Upon a Time in a Cinema | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.0/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Length | 1h 52m | 1h 32m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | Germany | Ireland |
| Director | Markus Goller | David Gleeson |
| Main cast | Louis Hofmann, Franka Potente, Frederick Lau, Herbert Knaup, Corinna Harfouch | Colin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'Brien |
Synopsis
23 000 Lives
Unable to stand by and watch as countless refugees lose their lives attempting to reach Europe by sea, a group of young Berliners take action. Inexperienced but driven by passion and courage, they launch a crowdfunding campaign to buy an old ship. Venturing into the Mediterranean, they embark on a mission to save thousands of people. But their efforts soon put their understanding of law and justice to the test.
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
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.
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