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Once (2007)

"How often do you find the right person?"

7.4/10 1h 25m Mar 23, 2007
Drama Music Romance

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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Movie Details

Original Title Once
Original Language EN
Budget $160,000
Revenue $20,710,513
Status Released
Popularity 2.8

Cast

Glen Hansard
Glen Hansard
Guy
Popularity: 1.0
Markéta Irglová
Markéta Irglová
Girl
Popularity: 0.2
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Hugh Walsh
Timmy Drummer
Popularity: 0.4
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Gerard Hendrick
Lead Guitarist
Popularity: 0.1
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Alaistair Foley
Bassist
Popularity: 0.2
Geoff Minogue
Geoff Minogue
Eamon
Popularity: 0.5
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Bill Hodnett
Guy's Dad
Popularity: 0.1
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Danuse Ktrestova
Girl's Mother
Popularity: 0.0
Darren Healy
Darren Healy
Heroin Addict
Popularity: 0.3
Mal Whyte
Mal Whyte
Bill
Popularity: 0.2
Marcella Plunkett
Marcella Plunkett
Ex Girlfriend
Popularity: 0.4
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Niall Cleary
Bob
Popularity: 0.1

Key Crew

Screenplay John Carney
Producer Martina Niland
Executive Producer David Collins
Editor Paul Mullen
Director John Carney

Production

Samson Films
IE
Summit Entertainment
US
RTÉ
IE
Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
IE

Videos & Trailers

Once - Official UK Trailer (2007)
Once - Official UK Trailer (2007)
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Keywords

rock 'n' roll lovesickness love of one's life composer pop music instrument lovers dublin, ireland recording studio pianist ireland music store street musician busker songwriting recording session street singer busking irish

Reviews from TMDB

lmao7 10/10
Feb 8, 2017

Not done with the 1st month of 2017 when I saw this but this is officially my first new fave movie to watch this year. It has been on my ‘films to watch’ list for like a while after watching **Sing Street** - another **John Carney** film. And i did like his other film **Begin Again **(love the s ... Read more

sykobanana 10/10
May 15, 2021

Perfection and I fell slowly in love with this film. Challenge: Make an Indy hit with a tiny budget; "no name" actors in there; and use actors with no or limited acting experience. Have the plot be basic (Guy meets Girl early on), but realistic. Keep the characters relatable and add humour. ... Read more

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Details
Release Date March 23, 2007
Runtime 1h 25m
Budget $160,000
Revenue $20,710,513
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 2.8
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