Once Upon a Time in a Cinema vs Scenes from the Goldmine
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema has the higher audience score (10/10 against 4.9/10 for Scenes from the Goldmine). Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 1h 39m. Scenes from the Goldmine is the older of the two (1987 against 2026). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Once Upon a Time in a Cinema | Scenes from the Goldmine | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 4.9/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 1987 |
| Length | 1h 32m | 1h 39m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | Ireland | – |
| Director | David Gleeson | Marc Rocco |
| Main cast | Colin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'Brien | Joe Pantoliano, Steve Railsback, Alex Rocco, Lee Ving, Jean Cromie |
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.
Scenes from the Goldmine
A girl trying to make it in the 1980's New Wave rock and roll scene in L.A.
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