You ever listen to a song so beautiful and amazing that it just causes you to break down and cry?Once has a lot of those songs.
Cinemas
Directed by John Carney
Once
A gritty, acclaimed drama.
Drama
Music
Romance
2007
1h 25m
3.9(122k)via LetterboxdGlen Hansard + 4 more
A vacuum repairman moonlights as a street musician and hopes for his big break. One day a Czech immigrant, who earns a living selling flowers, approaches him with the news that she is also an aspiring singer-songwriter. The pair decide to collaborate, and the songs that they compose reflect the story of their blossoming love.
Where to watch
No showtimes for Once in Los Angeles today.
Once showtimes, refreshed every morning
Pick your cinema, get a nudge before it leaves screens.
Cast & crew
6What people say
can't believe this is the first movie to be filmed on a nokia phone
Imagine meeting a guy and asking him to play a song he's written, and he plays bloody Falling Slowly.
Common questions
What is Once about?+
A vacuum repairman and a young immigrant form a deep musical bond while busking on the streets of Dublin.
Who directed Once?+
John Carney directed Once (2007), an Irish filmmaker recognized for his signature music-driven storytelling.
Has Once won any awards?+
Yes, it won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for 'Falling Slowly'.
Not feeling it?All films in Los Angeles
