Once Upon a Time (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Series · ★ 7.3
Released in 2011, Once Upon a Time is a drama and sci-fi & fantasy series. “Magic is coming.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. There is a town in Maine where every story book character you've ever known is trapped between two worlds, victims of a powerful curse. Only one knows the truth and only one can break the spell. Emma Swan is a 28-year-old bail bonds collector who has been supporting herself since she was abandoned as a baby. Things change for her when her son Henry, whom she abandoned years ago, finds her and asks for her help explaining that she is from a different world where she is Snow White's missing daughter.
Who’s in it. Once Upon a Time stars Lana Parrilla as Regina Mills / Evil Queen, Colin O'Donoghue as Captain Hook, Robert Carlyle as Mr. Gold / Rumplestiltskin / Weaver and Gabrielle Anwar as Victoria Belfrey / Lady Tremaine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Once Upon a Time has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and Hulu and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once Upon a Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once Upon a Time tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Chernobyl.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once Upon a Time (2011)?
- In US, Once Upon a Time is available to stream on Disney Plus and Hulu, 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 Upon a Time worth watching?
- Once Upon a Time holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Once Upon a Time?
- Once Upon a Time stars Lana Parrilla, Colin O'Donoghue, Robert Carlyle, Gabrielle Anwar and Dania Ramirez.
- When was Once Upon a Time released?
- Once Upon a Time was released in 2011.