Once Upon a Time in a Cinema vs Thirteen
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6.7/10 for Thirteen). Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 1h 40m. Thirteen is the older of the two (2003 against 2026). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Once Upon a Time in a Cinema | Thirteen | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 6.7/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2003 |
| Length | 1h 32m | 1h 40m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | Ireland | – |
| Director | David Gleeson | Catherine Hardwicke |
| Main cast | Colin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'Brien | Evan Rachel Wood, Jeremy Sisto, Holly Hunter, Kip Pardue, Nikki Reed |
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.
Thirteen
When 13-year-old Tracy befriends Evie, the most popular girl in school, her life is turned upside down as Evie introduces her to a world of sex, drugs, and money. But it isn’t long before Tracy’s new lifestyle begins to take a heavy toll on her and her family.
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