Conception vs Once Upon a Time in a Cinema

Once Upon a Time in a Cinema has the higher audience score (10/10 against 4.8/10 for Conception). Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 1h 36m. Conception is the older of the two (2005 against 2026). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Conception posterConception2005 VS Once Upon a Time in a Cinema posterOnce Upon a Time in a Cinema2026
ConceptionOnce Upon a Time in a Cinema
Audience score★ 4.8/10★ 10.0/10
Year20052026
Length1h 36m1h 32m
GenresDramaDrama
Country–Ireland
DirectorJosé Eduardo BelmonteDavid Gleeson
Main castMatheus Nachtergaele, Milhem Cortaz, Rosanne Mulholland, Juliano Cazarré, Gabrielle LopesColin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'Brien

Synopsis

Conception

A group of bored well-off young adults come up with anarchic concept of Conceptionism, that promotes absolute looseness when it comes to sex and drugs, but total rejection of money and ego. However, their movement won't last long.

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.

Where to watch

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