Once Upon a Star (2023): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending
Once Upon a Star is a 2023 biographical drama directed by Nonzee Nimibutr, starring Sukollawat Kanarot as Manit, Darina Boonchu and Nuengthida Sophon. It runs 2 hours 17 minutes and earned $75,901 worldwide. IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 17m (137 min)
- Director
- Nonzee Nimibutr
- Original language
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Thai - Studio
- 18 Tanwa
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Once Upon a Star About?
The premise of Once Upon a Star without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
A group of performers travels through rural communities, bringing the wonder of cinema to audiences while facing unexpected obstacles and personal struggles. As they work to create magic, the group members pursue individual ambitions and confront deception, ultimately discovering the strength of their relationships and finding their own paths to success.
Once Upon a Star Themes & Keywords
· 17 tags- filmmaker
- cinema
- dream
- life
- crew
- based on real people
- 1960s
- year 1961
- 1970s
- year 1970
- 20th century
- career
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- actor
- village
- period drama
- period piece
- based on true story
Once Upon a Star Cast & Characters
Sukollawat Kanarot leads the cast as Manit, with Darina Boonchu as Chom and Nuengthida Sophon as Rueangkhae. Directed by Nonzee Nimibutr; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nonzee Nimibutr
- Sukollawat Kanarot as Manit
- Darina Boonchu as Chom
- Nuengthida Sophon as Rueangkhae
- Nat Sakdatorn as Sak
Also Starring in Once Upon a Star
· 3 more- Sonny Chatwiriyachai Wichian
- Jirayu La-ongmanee Kao
- Samart Payukaroon Uncle Man
More from Nonzee Nimibutr
More films directed by Nonzee Nimibutr: Tee Yai: Born to Be Bad, Timeline, Distortion and Legend of the Tsunami Warrior.
Once Upon a Star Reviews & Ratings
IMDb users rate Once Upon a Star 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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TMDB 66% User score
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Letterboxd 3.6 /5
1471 ratings
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Once Upon a Star Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Once Upon a Star from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the clock strikes five on a momentous day, the Walt Disney Animation Studios in Burbank, California revels in its incredible 100-year milestone. Employees bustle out, concluding their workday, when an eager intern strikes up a conversation with Burny Mattinson regarding the storied legacy of the studio. This prompts Mattinson to express a wistful desire: if only the walls could recount their tales. Little does he realize that his wish is on the verge of becoming reality.
Full summary
The whole story of Once Upon a Star, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Once Upon a Star Box Office
Once Upon a Star grossed $75,901 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$75.9K
- International
- $75.9K
Once Upon a Star Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Once Upon a Star.
How Well Do You Know Once Upon a Star?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Once Upon a Star Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Mon Rak Nak Pak” and “Ngày xưa có một ngôi sao”.
- Also known as
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- Mon Rak Nak Pak
- Ngày xưa có một ngôi sao
- Blask dawnej gwiazdy
- 원스 어폰 어 스타
- Il était une star
- Жив собі талант
- 从前有个巨星
- Bila jednom jedna zvijezda
- Era uma Vez uma Estrela
- Byla jednou jedna hvězda
- Érase una vez una estrella
- היה היה כוכב
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- 從前有個巨星
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Once Upon a Star FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Once Upon a Star, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Once Upon a Star?
Once Upon a Star runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
When was Once Upon a Star released?
Once Upon a Star was released on October 11, 2023.
Who directed Once Upon a Star?
Once Upon a Star was directed by Nonzee Nimibutr.
More films by Nonzee Nimibutr Who is in the cast of Once Upon a Star?
Once Upon a Star stars Sukollawat Kanarot as Manit, Darina Boonchu as Chom and Nuengthida Sophon as Rueangkhae, among 7 credited actors.
How much did Once Upon a Star make at the box office?
Once Upon a Star grossed $75,901 worldwide.
How is Once Upon a Star rated?
Once Upon a Star has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 66% on TMDB and 3.6/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Once Upon a Star have a post-credit scene?
No. Once Upon a Star has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Once Upon a Star in?
The original language of Once Upon a Star is Thai.
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