Once

2007 • 86 minutes

About this movie

Once is the inspirational tale of two kindred spirits who find each other on the bustling streets of Dublin. One is a street musician who lacks the confidence to perform his own songs. The other is a young mother trying to find her way in a strange new town. As their lives intertwine, they discover each others talents and push one another to realize what each had only dreamt about before. Once is their inspiring story.

Ratings and reviews

Musically masterful all the whilst being independently big-money shot... Where budget & fidelity meet like a head on car crash of that urgency that can't wear-off or be distilled ❤️🙏😎

This movie is beautifully made with amazing original music be one of the great troubadours of the 21st century. The back and forth play between Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, is heartbreakingly hopeful, and the overarching storyline is beautifully intermingled with the music.

The story is real and heartfelt. I expected the story to go the same way every other movie in this apparent category would, but I was pleasantly surprised. It represents what really can happen and in relationships, and leaves you with a bitter sweet ending you will be thinking about for a while.