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Movie Info

Release Date: March 23, 2007
Runtime: 85 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (3)
Genres:
Drama Romance Music
Budget: $160,000
Revenue: $20,710,513
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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97%
Tomatometer
90
90/100
Metacritic
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7.4/10
TMDB
1,438 votes
7.8/10
IMDb
124,838 votes
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Once

2007

"Two souls, one song, endless possibilities await."

Also known as: 🇵🇹 PT: No Mesmo Tom? 🇨🇳 ZH: 曾经? 🇷🇴 RO: Odată ca niciodată All international titles (3) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $160,000
Revenue: $20,710,513
Profit $20,550,513
ROI +12844.1% (129.4x)

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Once is directed by John Carney .

Cast of Once

Markéta Irglová as Girl in Once
Markéta Irglová
Girl

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Crew & Production

Keywords

#love of one's life 47 #ireland 23 #lovesickness 18 #rock 'n' roll 16 #pianist 14 #lovers 14 #composer 10 #irish 9 #dublin, ireland 7 #music instrument 3 #recording studio 3 #songwriting 2 #pop 2 #street musician 2 #recording session 2

Trivia & Fun Facts about Once

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  • The film was shot on location in Dublin, Ireland, which added authenticity to its urban street scenes and showcased the city's vibrant musical culture.

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  • Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová performed all of the songs themselves, which contributed to the film's raw and intimate feel.

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  • The flower shop where Markéta Irglová's character works is a nod to her own experiences as an immigrant in Ireland, reflecting the film's themes of hope and aspiration.

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  • During the filming of the street performance scenes, many of the onlookers were real passersby who were not aware they were part of a movie, capturing authentic reactions.

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  • Glen Hansard initially hesitated to take on the role due to his lack of acting experience, but ultimately was encouraged by the film's director to embrace the opportunity.

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  • The film shares thematic similarities with the 2012 musical 'Once: The Musical', which was adapted from the original film and further explores the story and characters.

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