Once Upon a Time in a Cinema vs The Old Oak
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.2/10 for The Old Oak). Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 1h 53m. The Old Oak is the older of the two (2023 against 2026). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
The Old Oak| Once Upon a Time in a Cinema | The Old Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 7.2/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Length | 1h 32m | 1h 53m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | Ireland | Belgium |
| Director | David Gleeson | Ken Loach |
| Main cast | Colin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'Brien | Joe Armstrong, Trevor Fox, Chris McGlade, Maxie Peters, Dave Turner |
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 Old Oak
A pub landlord in a previously thriving mining community struggles to hold onto his pub. Meanwhile, tensions rise in the town when Syrian refugees are placed in the empty houses in the community.
Where to watch
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