Once Upon a Time in a Cinema vs The Thistle in the Kiss
The Thistle in the Kiss is the shorter watch at 1h 20m compared with 1h 32m. The Thistle in the Kiss 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 Thistle in the Kiss| Once Upon a Time in a Cinema | The Thistle in the Kiss | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 0.0/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 32m | 1h 20m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | Ireland | – |
| Director | David Gleeson | Craig Andrew Robertson |
| Main cast | Colin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'Brien | Leonora Cooke, Sarah Coyne, Craig Andrew Robertson |
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 Thistle in the Kiss
Declan has had no luck with the holidays: his girlfriend Stephanie broke up with him on the way to Christmas dinner. He's managed to keep it secret until New Year's Day, when his car breaks down and his sister Rachel shows up to help him fix it. Crumbling under her relentless curiosity, Declan is now on a crash course to confront the poor decisions of his life.
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