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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.
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Overview

User Rating:
8.1/10   29,940 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
User Comments:
Just saw it after dying to see it at Sundance - Wonderful Music, Even Better Story! 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.
Runtime:
85 min
Country:
Ireland
Language:
English | Czech
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby SR

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Trivia:
The featured motorcycle is a 1966 650cc Triumph 6T Thunderbird, the same model as Marlon Brando's motorcycle in The Wild One (1953). more
Goofs:
Continuity: When the Guy is in the Girl’s apartment having dinner and the other tenants come in to watch TV, there is a moment when the chair where the Guy is sitting is visible with out him in it. In the next shot of the seat, he is back in the seat eating again. 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:
Gold more

FAQ

What does Irglová say in Czech to Hansard?
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82 out of 104 people found the following comment useful.
Just saw it after dying to see it at Sundance - Wonderful Music, Even Better Story!, 15 May 2007
9/10
Author: She-she from New York

After hearing about this movie while at Sundance, I was sad I wouldn't get a chance to see it.

Luckily it's gotten distribution!!! I just saw an advance screening in LA, and it's a wonderful movie with strong performances by both the main characters who are terrific musicians.

If you've ever wondered if a movie could capture the true essence of performance, the awe of listening to something amazing and feeling it move you, it's here! This isn't a hackneyed musical with clichés, but a carefully captured story that feels more true than any other romance I've seen unfold.

Go see it!

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