Once (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2007, Once is a drama, romance and music film directed by John Carney, running about 85 minutes. “How often do you find the right person?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Once stars Glen Hansard as Guy, Markéta Irglová as Girl, Hugh Walsh as Timmy Drummer and Gerard Hendrick as Lead Guitarist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Once has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $20.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Broadway HD Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once (2007)?
- In US, Once is available to stream on Broadway HD Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Once worth watching?
- Once holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Once?
- Once stars Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, Hugh Walsh, Gerard Hendrick and Alaistair Foley.
- When was Once released?
- Once was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.