Once
2007 · directed by John Carney
- Rating
- 83/100
- Hit
- yes
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.
Once (2007), directed by John Carney, rates 83/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.
Cast
- Glen Hansard
- Markéta Irglová
- Hugh Walsh
- Gerard Hendrick
- Alaistair Foley
- Geoff Minogue
- Bill Hodnett
- Danuse Ktrestova
- Darren Healy
- Mal Whyte
Crew
- Tim Fleming — Director of Photography
- Paul Mullen — Editor
- Glen Hansard — Original Music Composer
- Markéta Irglová — Original Music Composer
- John Carney — Screenplay
More from John Carney
- Sing Street (2016) — 82/100 · hit
- Flora and Son (2023) — 76/100
- Begin Again (2014) — 73/100
- Power Ballad (2026) — 72/100
- On the Edge (2001) — 66/100
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