Once Upon a Time in a Cinema vs The Broken Circle Breakdown
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.7/10 for The Broken Circle Breakdown). Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 1h 52m. The Broken Circle Breakdown is the older of the two (2012 against 2026). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
The Broken Circle Breakdown| Once Upon a Time in a Cinema | The Broken Circle Breakdown | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 7.7/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2012 |
| Length | 1h 32m | 1h 52m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | Ireland | – |
| Director | David Gleeson | Felix van Groeningen |
| Main cast | Colin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'Brien | Geert Van Rampelberg, Veerle Baetens, Johan Heldenbergh, Nell Cattrysse, Nils De Caster |
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 Broken Circle Breakdown
The loss of their young daughter threatens to destroy the love and faith of two married musicians.
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