Ish vs Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6/10 for Ish). Ish is the shorter watch at 1h 29m compared with 1h 32m. Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Ish
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema| Ish | Once Upon a Time in a Cinema | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.0/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Length | 1h 29m | 1h 32m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | – | Ireland |
| Director | Imran Perretta | David Gleeson |
| Main cast | Stuart Whelan, Farhan Hasnat, Yahya Kitana, Avin Shah, Sudha Bhuchar | Colin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'Brien |
Synopsis
Ish
Twelve-year-old best friends, Ish and Maram wrestle to hold onto their friendship, in the wake of a traumatic police stop & search. As the ripples take hold, the boys try to make sense of the men they are becoming – and how ‘letting go’ can be the hardest part of growing up.
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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