Once (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Once is a 2007 romantic drama directed by John Carney, starring Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $22.3 million worldwide on a $150,000 budget. It won 1 Oscar, including Music (Original Song). Critics gave it 90 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- John Carney
- Original language
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Dutch - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- Budget
- $150K
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Once About?
The premise of Once without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In Dublin, a young Czech flower seller and an Irish busker, both struggling with their own disappointments, meet and forge a powerful connection through their shared love of music. They collaborate to write and perform songs, using their creativity to build a unique and hopeful world. Their chance encounter sparks a poignant story about dreams, resilience, and the healing power of art.
Once Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- independent film
- ireland
- payphone
- watching tv
- scene during opening credits
- music band
- young daughter
- piggy bank
- single man married woman relationship
- music rehearsal
- music composer
- reference to the czech republic
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- piano as a gift
- throwing a frisbee
- husband wife estrangement
- reference to felix mendelssohn
- riding a motorcycle
- tying shoelaces
- attempted theft
- public urination
- minimalism
- gentle cinema
- unnamed protagonist
- walkman
- love
- title sung by character
- broken vacuum
- song
- street
- vacuum cleaner
- immigrant
- singing
- money
- studio
- street musician
- repair shop
- recording studio
- pianist
- musician
- guitar
- flower seller
- busker
- europe
- public phone
- expensive gift
- london england
- one word title
- demonstration disc
- violinist
- thief
Once Cast
Glen Hansard leads the cast, with Markéta Irglová. Directed by John Carney.
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Director John Carney
More from John Carney
More films directed by John Carney, best-rated first: Sing Street, Flora and Son, Power Ballad and Begin Again.
Once Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Once 90 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
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IMDb 7.8 /10
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Metacritic 90 Metascore
User score 8.0
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TMDB 74% User score
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Once Plot Summary
What happens in Once from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
An unnamed busker in his thirties, credited simply as “Guy”, played by Glen Hansard, serenades the streets of Grafton Street in Dublin with his guitar. Amidst the hustle of daily life, he faces the challenges of street performing, including a confrontation with a heroin addict (Darren Healy) who tries to steal his earnings. One day, a young Czech immigrant flower seller, referred to as “Girl” and played by Markéta Irglová, is drawn to his music. Despite his initial annoyance, she engages him in conversation about his songs and insists he repair her broken vacuum cleaner.
Full summary
The whole story of Once, scene by scene
Once Box Office & Budget
Once grossed $22.3 million worldwide on a $150,000 budget. $9.4 million came from the US and Canada and $12.9 million (58%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$22.3M
- US & Canada
- $9.4M
- International
- $12.9M
- Budget
- $150K
Once Awards & Nominations
Once won 1 Oscar, including Music (Original Song).
1 win1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 2008 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Music (Original Song)
Once Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Once.
How Well Do You Know Once?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Where is the movie 'Once' set?
Cars in Once
20 cars on screen, including the Triumph Thunderbird and the 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300 TD W123.
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2000 BMW M3 Cabrio E46 Background role -
1995 Citroën Xantia Background role
Once Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “No Mesmo Tom” and “曾经”.
- Also known as
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- No Mesmo Tom
- 曾经
- Egyszer
- Bir Zamanlar
- Once (Una vez)
- Једном
- Однажды
- 원스
- หัวใจร้องว่ารักเธอ
- Μια φορά
- פעם אחת
- Apenas Uma Vez
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- Веднъж
- 曾經。愛是唯一
- Одного разу
- ONCE ダブリンの街角で
- 一奏傾情
- Kartą
- Ükskord
Seen Once?
Movies Like Once
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Once in a Lifetime, Once Upon a Time and Once Upon My Mother.
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Once FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Once, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Once?
Once runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Once released?
Once was released on May 16, 2007.
Who directed Once?
Once was directed by John Carney.
More films by John Carney Who is in the cast of Once?
Once stars Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová.
How much did Once make at the box office?
Once grossed $22.3 million worldwide ($9.4 million domestic, $12.9 million international) on a budget of $150,000.
How is Once rated?
Once has 7.8/10 on IMDb, 90 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
What awards did Once win?
Once won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Music (Original Song) at the Oscars 2008.
Does Once have a post-credit scene?
No. Once has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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