Once Upon a Time in a Cinema vs Soul on Fire
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6.7/10 for Soul on Fire). Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 1h 51m. Soul on Fire is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
Soul on Fire| Once Upon a Time in a Cinema | Soul on Fire | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 6.7/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 32m | 1h 51m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | Ireland | United States of America |
| Director | David Gleeson | Sean McNamara |
| Main cast | Colin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'Brien | William H. Macy, John Corbett, Joel Courtney, Stephanie Szostak, DeVon Franklin |
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.
Soul on Fire
After a horrific accident leaves his body scarred, a young boy strives to live and show everyone what is possible with the help of his family, his faith, his community, his longtime idol's kindness, and the entire city of St. Louis.
Where to watch
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