Once Upon a Time in a Cinema vs The Program
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6.4/10 for The Program). Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 1h 43m. The Program is the older of the two (2015 against 2026). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Once Upon a Time in a Cinema | The Program | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 6.4/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2015 |
| Length | 1h 32m | 1h 43m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | Ireland | – |
| Director | David Gleeson | Stephen Frears |
| Main cast | Colin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'Brien | Edward Hogg, Laura Donnelly, Jesse Plemons, Guillaume Canet, Peter Wight |
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 Program
An Irish sports journalist becomes convinced that Lance Armstrong's performances during the Tour de France victories are fueled by banned substances. With this conviction, he starts hunting for evidence that will expose Armstrong.
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