Once Upon a Time in a Cinema vs The Pursuit of Happyness
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.9/10 for The Pursuit of Happyness). Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 1h 57m. The Pursuit of Happyness is the older of the two (2006 against 2026). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
The Pursuit of Happyness| Once Upon a Time in a Cinema | The Pursuit of Happyness | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 7.9/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2006 |
| Length | 1h 32m | 1h 57m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | Ireland | – |
| Director | David Gleeson | Gabriele Muccino |
| Main cast | Colin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'Brien | Thandiwe Newton, Kurt Fuller, Dan Castellaneta, Brian Howe, Will Smith |
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 Pursuit of Happyness
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
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