Once Upon a Time in a Cinema vs Philadelphia
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.7/10 for Philadelphia). Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 2h 6m. Philadelphia is the older of the two (1993 against 2026). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
Philadelphia| Once Upon a Time in a Cinema | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 7.7/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 1993 |
| Length | 1h 32m | 2h 6m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | Ireland | – |
| Director | David Gleeson | Jonathan Demme |
| Main cast | Colin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'Brien | Mary Steenburgen, Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Antonio Banderas, Lisa Summerour |
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.
Philadelphia
Two competing lawyers join forces to sue a prestigious law firm for AIDS discrimination. As their unlikely friendship develops their courage overcomes the prejudice and corruption of their powerful adversaries.
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