Once Upon a Time in a Cinema vs Othello

Once Upon a Time in a Cinema has the higher audience score (10/10 against 3.3/10 for Othello). Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 2h 44m. Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.

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Once Upon a Time in a CinemaOthello
Audience score★ 10.0/10★ 3.3/10
Year20262026
Length1h 32m2h 44m
GenresDramaDrama
CountryIreland–
DirectorDavid GleesonTom Morris
Main castColin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'BrienDavid Harewood, Vinette Robinson, Toby Jones, Luke Treadaway, Caitlin FitzGerald

Synopsis

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.

Othello

Moorish general Othello is manipulated into thinking that his new wife Desdemona has been carrying on an affair with his lieutenant Michael Cassio when in reality it's all part of a scheme orchestrated by bitter ensign Iago. Filmed live at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London especially for the big screen.

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