Once Upon a Time in a Cinema vs The Arbiter
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema has the higher audience score (10/10 against 5/10 for The Arbiter). Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 1h 43m. The Arbiter is the older of the two (2013 against 2026). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
The Arbiter| Once Upon a Time in a Cinema | The Arbiter | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 5.0/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2013 |
| Length | 1h 32m | 1h 43m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | Ireland | – |
| Director | David Gleeson | Kadri Kõusaar |
| Main cast | Colin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'Brien | Patrick Brennan, Lee Ingleby, Lina Leandersson, Anthony Flanagan, Andrea Lowe |
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 Arbiter
A brilliant but misguided man feels that he has the right to decide who is worth their place on earth.
Where to watch
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