Once 2007
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56 Reviews
85%
Gummy
18%
SplatA vacuum repairman moonlights as a street musician and hopes for his big break. One day a Czech immigrant, who earns a living selling flowers, approaches him with the news that she is also an aspiring singer-songwriter. The pair decide to collaborate, and the songs that they compose reflect the story of their blossoming love.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Guy
as Girl
as Timmy Drummer
as Lead Guitarist
as Bassist
as Eamon
as Guy's Dad
as Girl's Mother
as Heroin Addict
as Bill
Director:
Writer:
John Carney
Stars:
Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, Hugh Walsh, Gerard Hendrick, Alaistair Foley, Geoff Minogue, Bill Hodnett, Danuse Ktrestova, Darren Healy, Mal Whyte,
Genres:
Drama,Music,Romance
Release Date:
2007 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
85 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Once
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
JC
Cast
as Guy
as Girl
as Timmy Drummer
as Lead Guitarist
as Bassist
as Eamon
as Guy's Dad
as Girl's Mother
as Heroin Addict
as Bill
as Ex Girlfriend
as Bob
as Man Watching TV
as Man Watching TV
as Man Watching TV
as Man Watching TV
as Bank Manager
as Drunk
as Hari Krishna
as Baby
as Husband
as Singer at Party
as Singer at Party
as Singer at Party
as Shop Assistant Bogarts
as Person on Stoop
as Person on Stoop
as Person on Stoop
as Person on Stoop
as Person on Stoop
as Shop Assistant
as Shop Assistant
as Lady on Bus
as Host at Party
as Guy in Piano Shop
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