Once Upon a Time in a Cinema vs Philomena
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.3/10 for Philomena). Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 1h 38m. Philomena is the older of the two (2013 against 2026). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
Philomena| Once Upon a Time in a Cinema | Philomena | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2013 |
| Length | 1h 32m | 1h 38m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | Ireland | – |
| Director | David Gleeson | Stephen Frears |
| Main cast | Colin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'Brien | Wunmi Mosaku, Charlie Murphy, Michelle Fairley, Judi Dench, Mare Winningham |
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.
Philomena
A woman searches for her adult son, who was taken away from her decades ago when she was forced to live in a convent.
Where to watch
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