Once

Name: Once
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Released: 2007-03-23
Duration: 1 h 25 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, Hugh Walsh, Gerard Hendrick, Alaistair Foley

2007·Movie·R·85 min·★ 7.4(1,461)

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“How often do you find the right person?”

A 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.

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France	Molotov TV, Plex	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
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Brazil	—	Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Japan	U-NEXT	Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, FOD

About Once

Once is a 2007 English-language drama, music and romance film directed by John Carney. The cast is led by Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, Hugh Walsh. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 1500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on BroadwayHD, Broadway HD Amazon Channel.

Once was produced by Samson Films, Summit Entertainment, and RTÉ and made in Ireland and United States of America. It was released on March 23, 2007, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $21 million worldwide.

Director: John Carney
Writers: John Carney
Release date: March 23, 2007
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: Ireland, United States of America
Budget: $0 million
Box office: $21 million
Production: Samson Films, Summit Entertainment, RTÉ

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Once cast & crew

Once was directed by John Carney and written by John Carney.

The cast features Glen Hansard as Guy, Markéta Irglová as Girl, Hugh Walsh as Timmy Drummer, Gerard Hendrick as Lead Guitarist, Alaistair Foley as Bassist, and Geoff Minogue as Eamon.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Glen Hansard, cinematography is by Tim Fleming, and it was produced by Martina Niland and David Collins.

Is Once worth watching?

Once holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 1,461 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, music, and romance, Once is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Once

In United States, you can stream Once on BroadwayHD and Broadway HD Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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