Once Upon a Time in a Cinema vs The Beloved
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6.9/10 for The Beloved). Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 2h 15m. Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
The Beloved| Once Upon a Time in a Cinema | The Beloved | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 6.9/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Length | 1h 32m | 2h 15m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | Ireland | – |
| Director | David Gleeson | Rodrigo Sorogoyen |
| Main cast | Colin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'Brien | Javier Bardem, Laura Birn, Melina Matthews, Marina Foïs, Raúl Arévalo |
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 Beloved
The acclaimed film director Esteban Martínez is a legend both for his films and for his past marked by violence and excess. For his new project, he offers his daughter Emilia a role under the pretext of helping her with her stalled acting career. Living together on set will foster a closeness they haven’t shared for years, but it will also reopen old wounds that never healed.
Where to watch
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