Once Upon a Time in a Cinema vs Showgirls

Once Upon a Time in a Cinema has the higher audience score (10/10 against 5.6/10 for Showgirls). Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 2h 11m. Showgirls is the older of the two (1995 against 2026). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Once Upon a Time in a Cinema posterOnce Upon a Time in a Cinema2026 VS Showgirls posterShowgirls1995
Once Upon a Time in a CinemaShowgirls
Audience score★ 10.0/10★ 5.6/10
Year20261995
Length1h 32m2h 11m
GenresDramaDrama
CountryIrelandUnited States of America
DirectorDavid GleesonPaul Verhoeven
Main castColin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'BrienKyle MacLachlan, Gina Gershon, Glenn Plummer, Robert Davi, Gina Ravera

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.

Showgirls

Fresh to Las Vegas with no connections, Nomi Malone takes a job as an exotic dancer. Her talents are quickly noticed by Cristal, a headlining dancer who senses an opportunity to bolster her own act. But Nomi won’t play second fiddle and soon begins her venomous path to the top, ruthlessly backstabbing anyone who gets in her way.

Where to watch

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