Once Upon a Time in Beirut (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1995, Once Upon a Time in Beirut is a drama film directed by Jocelyne Saab, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Two young girls of the war generation, Yasmin and Leila, are in search of Beirut. When they meet an elderly film enthusiast with a secret store of Lebanese films, they persuade him to screen his collection for them. So begins an initiation into the myths and images of Beirut, but the girls want cold figures and facts, war babies indifferent to the memories evoked.
Who’s in it. Once Upon a Time in Beirut stars Michèle Tyan as Yasmine and Myrna Maakaron as Leila.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Once Upon a Time in Beirut has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once Upon a Time in Beirut page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once Upon a Time in Beirut tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in Beirut (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Once Upon a Time in Beirut change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Once Upon a Time in Beirut worth watching?
- Once Upon a Time in Beirut holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Once Upon a Time in Beirut?
- Once Upon a Time in Beirut stars Michèle Tyan and Myrna Maakaron.
- When was Once Upon a Time in Beirut released?
- Once Upon a Time in Beirut was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.