Once
"How often do you find the right person?"
Originally released in 2007. Once is a drama/music film. directed by John Carney. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, and Hugh Walsh
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 23, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (1,410 votes)
Budget
$160K
Production budget
Box Office
$20.7M
129.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Ireland
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $160,000
- Revenue
- $20,710,513
Production Companies
- Samson Films
- Summit Entertainment
- RTÉ
- Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Once about?
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 aspir...
Who directed Once?
Once was directed by John Carney.
How long is Once?
Once has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Once released?
Once was released on March 23, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Once?
The main cast of Once includes Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, Hugh Walsh, Gerard Hendrick, Alaistair Foley.
Is Once worth watching?
Once has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 1,410 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.