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Once (2006) -- A modern-day musical about a busker and an immigrant and their eventful week in Dublin, as they write, rehearse and record songs that tell their love story.
Once (2006) -- A modern-day musical about a busker and an immigrant and their eventful week in Dublin, as they write, rehearse and record songs that tell their love story.
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Overview

User Rating:
8.1/10   29,895 votes
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Director:
John Carney
Writer:
John Carney (writer)
Contact:
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Release Date:
23 March 2007 (Ireland) more
Genre:
Drama | Music | Romance more
Tagline:
How often do you find the right person?
Plot:
A modern-day musical about a busker and an immigrant and their eventful week in Dublin, as they write, rehearse and record songs that tell their love story. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 14 wins & 19 nominations more
NewsDesk:
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User Comments:
The best Irish film ever more (248 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Glen Hansard ... Guy
Markéta Irglová ... Girl (as Marketa Irglova)
Hugh Walsh ... Timmy Drummer
Gerard Hendrick ... Lead Guitarist (as Gerry Hendrick)
Alaistair Foley ... Bassist
Geoff Minogue ... Eamon
Bill Hodnett ... Guy's Dad
Danuse Ktrestova ... Girl's Mother
Darren Healy ... Heroin Addict
Mal Whyte ... Bill
Marcella Plunkett ... Ex Girlfriend
Niall Cleary ... Bob
Wiltold Owski ... Man watching TV
Krzysztos Tlotka ... Man watching TV
Tomek Glowacki ... Man watching TV
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for language.
Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
85 min
Country:
Ireland
Language:
English | Czech
Colour:
Colour
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby SR
Certification:
Ireland:15A | USA:R | UK:15 | Germany:o.Al. | South Korea:All | Netherlands:AL | Singapore:NC-16 | Czech Republic:U | New Zealand:M | Hong Kong:IIB | Brazil:12 | Sweden:Btl | Finland:S | Malaysia:U | Australia:M
Filming Locations:
Dublin Airport, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland more
Company:
Bórd Scannán na hÉireann more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The "look" of Dublin in the film is a call-back to John Carney's and Glen Hansard's recollection of Dublin 10-15 years prior to the film's making - a more working class city. more
Goofs:
Boom mic visible: In the recording studio, at the end of the first song, the boom mic is clearly reflected in the glass behind the Girl. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Heroin Addict: Fuckin' deadly you are, man.
Guy: Don't fucking... don't fucking go near that case.
Heroin Addict: What? I'm just tying me laces, man.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Smagsdommerne: (#8.1)" (2008) more
Soundtrack:
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FAQ

What does Irglová say in Czech to Hansard?
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User Comments

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167 out of 207 people found the following comment useful.
The best Irish film ever, 11 April 2007
10/10
Author: crazypadslads from Ireland

Don't listen to the comments left on this page by idiots who don't get the film Once is a beautiful film, in my opinion the best Irish film ever but a great film overall. Made with an almost documentary realism on the streets of Dublin (this film shows how DV is not just a fad) this film is a modern day musical but the kind of musical where scangers eye up the camera, where musical numbers take place in dirty old music shops and flats. To me this film says something about Dublin , about immigration, about music but not in a worthy annoying "a Tigers tale" way. A masterpiece with great central performances and amazing music.

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