Eleanor the Great vs Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.8/10 for Eleanor the Great). Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 1h 38m. Eleanor the Great is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Eleanor the Great
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema| Eleanor the Great | Once Upon a Time in a Cinema | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Length | 1h 38m | 1h 32m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | – | Ireland |
| Director | Scarlett Johansson | David Gleeson |
| Main cast | Jessica Hecht, Erin Kellyman, Chiwetel Ejiofor, June Squibb, Rita Zohar | Colin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'Brien |
Synopsis
Eleanor the Great
94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein tries to rebuild her life after the death of her best friend. As a result, she moves back to New York City after living in Florida for decades.
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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