Nowhere Special vs Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.2/10 for Nowhere Special). Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 1h 36m. Nowhere Special is the older of the two (2020 against 2026). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Nowhere Special | Once Upon a Time in a Cinema | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2020 | 2026 |
| Length | 1h 36m | 1h 32m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | – | Ireland |
| Director | Uberto Pasolini | David Gleeson |
| Main cast | Keith McErlean, James Norton, Daniel Lamont, Eileen O'Higgins, Valerie O'Connor | Colin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'Brien |
Synopsis
Nowhere Special
John, a 35-year-old window cleaner, has dedicated his life to bringing up his 4-year-old son, Michael, after the child's mother left them soon after giving birth. When John is given only a few months left to live, he attempts to find a new, perfect family for Michael, determined to shield him from the terrible reality of the situation.
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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