Once Upon a Time in a Cinema vs The Passion of the Christ
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.5/10 for The Passion of the Christ). Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 2h 7m. The Passion of the Christ is the older of the two (2004 against 2026). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
The Passion of the Christ| Once Upon a Time in a Cinema | The Passion of the Christ | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2004 |
| Length | 1h 32m | 2h 7m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | Ireland | – |
| Director | David Gleeson | Mel Gibson |
| Main cast | Colin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'Brien | Jim Caviezel, Monica Bellucci, Maia Morgenstern, Hristo Shopov, Christo Jivkov |
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 Passion of the Christ
A graphic portrayal of the last twelve hours of Jesus of Nazareth's life.
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