Begin Again vs Once
Once has the higher audience score (7.4/10 against 7.2/10 for Begin Again). Once is the shorter watch at 1h 25m compared with 1h 44m. Once is the older of the two (2007 against 2014). Both are drama, music, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Begin Again
Once| Begin Again | Once | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 7.4/10 |
| Year | 2014 | 2007 |
| Length | 1h 44m | 1h 25m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance | Drama, Music, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | John Carney | John Carney |
| Main cast | Keira Knightley, Hailee Steinfeld, Aya Cash, Mark Ruffalo, Yasiin Bey | Marcella Plunkett, Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, Hugh Walsh, Gerard Hendrick |
Synopsis
Begin Again
Gretta, a budding songwriter, finds herself alone after her boyfriend Dave ditches her. Her life gains purpose when Dan, a record label executive, notices her talent.
Once
A vacuum repairman moonlights as a street musician and hopes for his big break. One day a Czech immigrant, who earns a living selling flowers, approaches him with the news that she is also an aspiring singer-songwriter. The pair decide to collaborate, and the songs that they compose reflect the story of their blossoming love.
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