Once Upon a Time in a Cinema vs The Selfish Giant
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.3/10 for The Selfish Giant). The Selfish Giant is the shorter watch at 1h 31m compared with 1h 32m. The Selfish Giant is the older of the two (2013 against 2026). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Once Upon a Time in a Cinema | The Selfish Giant | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2013 |
| Length | 1h 32m | 1h 31m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | Ireland | United Kingdom |
| Director | David Gleeson | Clio Barnard |
| Main cast | Colin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'Brien | Robert Emms, Lorraine Ashbourne, Ralph Ineson, Sean Gilder, Steve Evets |
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 Selfish Giant
A hyperactive boy and his best friend, a slow-witted youth with an affinity for horses, start collecting scrap metal for a shady dealer.
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