Once Upon a Time in a Cinema vs The Redemption
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6.4/10 for The Redemption). Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 1h 49m. The Redemption is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
The Redemption| Once Upon a Time in a Cinema | The Redemption | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 6.4/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 32m | 1h 49m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | Ireland | – |
| Director | David Gleeson | Daniel Guzmán |
| Main cast | Colin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'Brien | Luis Tosar, Susana Abaitua, Francesc Garrido, Itziar Ituño, Fernando Valdivielso |
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 Redemption
Lucas, a 47-year-old boy, and Antonia, an old woman, live together in an apartment in the center of the city. Their life goes on as usual until an investment fund acquires the building to turn it into tourist apartments. Lucas tries to get the necessary money to avoid the loss of the house, but a wrong decision will change the rest of their lives.
Where to watch
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