Once Upon a Time in a Cinema vs The After
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema has the higher audience score (10/10 against 5.6/10 for The After). The After is the shorter watch at 18m compared with 1h 32m. The After is the older of the two (2024 against 2026). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
The After| Once Upon a Time in a Cinema | The After | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 5.6/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Length | 1h 32m | 18m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | Ireland | – |
| Director | David Gleeson | Misan Harriman |
| Main cast | Colin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'Brien | Ruth Sheen, Dominique Tipper, David Oyelowo, Izuka Hoyle, Sule Rimi |
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.
The After
After losing a family member to a violent crime, a shattered rideshare driver picks up a passenger that forces him to confront his grief.
Where to watch
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