Once Upon a Time in a Cinema vs Simón
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema has the higher audience score (10/10 against 8.3/10 for Simón). Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 1h 39m. Simón is the older of the two (2023 against 2026). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
Simón| Once Upon a Time in a Cinema | Simón | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 8.3/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Length | 1h 32m | 1h 39m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | Ireland | – |
| Director | David Gleeson | Diego Vincentini |
| Main cast | Colin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'Brien | Carlos Guerrero, Christian McGaffney, Jana Nawartschi, Luis Silva, Roberto Jaramillo |
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.
Simón
Simón, a Venezuelan freedom fighter exiled in Miami, copes not only with trauma, but also deep guilt over a choice he must make: stay in Miami and start a new life, or return home to the losing fight against a tyrannical regime.
Where to watch
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