Depart from It vs Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema has the higher audience score (10/10 against 2/10 for Depart from It). Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 1h 53m. Depart from It is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Depart from It | Once Upon a Time in a Cinema | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 2.0/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Length | 1h 53m | 1h 32m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | United States of America | Ireland |
| Director | Shawntay Dalon | David Gleeson |
| Main cast | Velda Hunter, Shawntay Dalon, Marcus Woods, Pamela Henry, Corderio E. Johnson | Colin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'Brien |
Synopsis
Depart from It
An old friend's death forces now escort and drug carrier Alexes Mows to go back to her hometown and face a past that she has tried to leave behind. But when secret demons catch up with her, she must make a decision between life and death.
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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