Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
Seen it?2019 | 162 min | Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it, it earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.4 out of 10). A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Pulp Fiction or The Wolf of Wall Street, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, tense.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
- It's long: 2 hr 42 min.
Los Angeles, 1969. TV star Rick Dalton, a struggling actor specializing in westerns, and stuntman Cliff Booth, his best friend, try to survive in a constantly changing movie industry. Dalton is the neighbor of the young and promising actress and model Sharon Tate, who has just married the prestigious Polish director Roman Polanski…
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 2 Oscars: Best Supporting Actor, Best Production Design. Also nominated for 1 more Oscar. Plus 1 other award.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$394 million worldwide on a $95 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 2.7 million people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Quentin Tarantino
- Leonardo DiCaprioRick Dalton
- Brad PittCliff Booth
- Margot RobbieSharon Tate
- Emile HirschJay Sebring
- Margaret Qualley'Pussycat'
- Timothy OlyphantJim Stacy
- Julia ButtersTrudi Fraser
- Austin Butler'Tex'
- Dakota Fanning'Squeaky'
- Bruce DernGeorge Spahn