Once Upon a Time in a Cinema vs Sorry We Missed You
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.3/10 for Sorry We Missed You). Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 1h 41m. Sorry We Missed You is the older of the two (2019 against 2026). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Once Upon a Time in a Cinema | Sorry We Missed You | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2019 |
| Length | 1h 32m | 1h 41m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | Ireland | United Kingdom |
| Director | David Gleeson | Ken Loach |
| Main cast | Colin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'Brien | Kris Hitchen, Debbie Honeywood, Rhys Mcgowan, Katie Proctor, Ross Brewster |
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.
Sorry We Missed You
Ricky and his family have been fighting an uphill struggle against debt since the 2008 financial crash. An opportunity to wrestle back some independence appears with a shiny new van and the chance to run a franchise as a self-employed delivery driver. It's hard work, and his wife's job as a carer is no easier. The family unit is strong but when both are pulled in different directions everything comes to breaking point.
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