40 Secondi vs Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.2/10 for 40 Secondi). Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 2h 1m. 40 Secondi is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
40 Secondi
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema| 40 Secondi | Once Upon a Time in a Cinema | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Length | 2h 1m | 1h 32m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | Italy | Ireland |
| Director | Vincenzo Alfieri | David Gleeson |
| Main cast | Maurizio Lombardi, Francesco Di Leva, Sergio Rubini, Francesco Gheghi, Chiara Celotto | Colin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'Brien |
Synopsis
40 Secondi
It explores the tragic events leading up to the murder of 21-year-old Willy Monteiro Duarte, highlighting the intertwining of chance encounters, rivalries, and latent tensions.
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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