Once Upon a Time in a Cinema vs The Starling
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6.9/10 for The Starling). Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 1h 42m. The Starling is the older of the two (2021 against 2026). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
The Starling| Once Upon a Time in a Cinema | The Starling | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 6.9/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2021 |
| Length | 1h 32m | 1h 42m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | Ireland | – |
| Director | David Gleeson | Theodore Melfi |
| Main cast | Colin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'Brien | Timothy Olyphant, Daveed Diggs, Rosalind Chao, Kevin Kline, Edi Patterson |
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 Starling
A woman adjusting to life after a loss contends with a feisty bird that's taken over her garden — and a husband who's struggling to find a way forward.
Where to watch
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