Brilliant Lies vs Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema has the higher audience score (10/10 against 4.9/10 for Brilliant Lies). Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 1h 34m. Brilliant Lies is the older of the two (1996 against 2026). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Brilliant Lies | Once Upon a Time in a Cinema | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 4.9/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 1996 | 2026 |
| Length | 1h 34m | 1h 32m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | – | Ireland |
| Director | Richard Franklin | David Gleeson |
| Main cast | Anthony LaPaglia, Gia Carides, Zoe Carides, Ray Barrett, Michael Veitch | Colin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'Brien |
Synopsis
Brilliant Lies
Susy Conner accuses former employer, Gary Fitzgerald, of harassment and unfair dismissal for failing to comply with his sexual demands. Relating the incident to conciliation lawyer, Marion Lee, Susy comments that the trauma experienced should entitle her to a compensation payment of $40,000.00.
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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