Once Upon a Time in a Cinema vs The Perfect Candidate
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6.7/10 for The Perfect Candidate). Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 1h 44m. The Perfect Candidate is the older of the two (2020 against 2026). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
The Perfect Candidate| Once Upon a Time in a Cinema | The Perfect Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 6.7/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2020 |
| Length | 1h 32m | 1h 44m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | Ireland | – |
| Director | David Gleeson | Haifaa al-Mansour |
| Main cast | Colin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'Brien | Mila Al-Zahrani, Nora Al Awadh, Dae Al Hilali, Khalid Abdulrhim, Shafi Al Harthy |
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 Perfect Candidate
A young Saudi doctor campaigns for a seat on the municipal council, finding confidence as she combats prejudice.
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