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Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
2019 162 min China, United Kingdom, United States of America R 16+
★8.3
Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Director: Quentin Tarantino
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Description
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…
Budget:
$95M
US Gross:
$142.5M
Worldwide:
$392.11M
Starring
Leonardo DiCaprio
Actor
Brad Pitt
Actor
Margot Robbie
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 2020
— Best Production Design
Saturn Awards 2021
— Best Production Design
Academy Awards 2020
— Best Supporting Actor
BAFTA 2020
— Best Picture
BAFTA 2020
— Best Costume Design
BAFTA 2020
— Best Casting
BAFTA 2020
— Best Director
Saturn Awards 2021
— Best Production Design
BAFTA 2020
— Best Production Design
Academy Awards 2020
— Best Supporting Actor
Academy Awards 2020
— Best Director
Saturn Awards 2021
— Best Screenplay
César Awards 2020
— Best International Feature Film
Golden Globe 2020
— Best Supporting Actor
BAFTA 2020
— Best Supporting Actor
Academy Awards 2020
— Best Actor
Academy Awards 2020
— Best Cinematography
Golden Globe 2020
— Best Screenplay
Cannes Film Festival 2019
— Palm Dog Award
Saturn Awards 2021
— Best Fantasy Film
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2020
— Best Cast Ensemble
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2020
— Best Stunt Ensemble
Academy Awards 2020
— Best Sound Editing
Academy Awards 2020
— Best Sound
Academy Awards 2020
— Best Costume Design
Saturn Awards 2021
— Best Director
BAFTA 2020
— Best Actor
BAFTA 2020
— Best Original Screenplay
BAFTA 2020
— Best Film Editing
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2020
— Best Actor
Golden Eagle 2020
— Best International Feature Film
Academy Awards 2020
— Best Screenplay
Golden Globe 2020
— Best Actor (Comedy or Musical)
Cannes Film Festival 2019
— Palme d'Or
Saturn Awards 2021
— Best Young Performer
Saturn Awards 2021
— Best Costume Design
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2020
— Best Supporting Actor
Golden Globe 2020
— Best Director
Golden Globe 2020
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
BAFTA 2020
— Best Supporting Actress
Key opinion
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood is a polarizing, atmospheric love letter to 1960s cinema that favors immersive period detail and character study over traditional narrative progression. While many critics praise its meticulous craftsmanship and emotional revisionism, others find its leisurely pace and lack of conventional plot to be alienating.
| Production | The meticulous production design and period-accurate aesthetic succeed in creating an immersive, sun-drenched atmosphere of 1969 Hollywood. | |
| Acting | Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt deliver compelling, charismatic performances that anchor the film despite a lack of traditional character arcs. | |
| Culture | The film's heavy reliance on niche 1960s cultural references creates a barrier for international viewers who lack a connection to the specific period and media landscape. | |
| Pacing | The near-three-hour runtime rewards viewers who enjoy contemplative, dialogue-driven immersion, but it causes significant disengagement for those expecting a more tightly plotted or action-oriented experience. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative structure is divisive, with some appreciating the deliberate, slice-of-life storytelling as a departure from standard blockbusters, while others perceive it as aimless and lacking a cohesive plot. |