Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019)
Quentin Tarantino's sun-drenched elegy to golden-age Hollywood, where friendship, fading glory, and history collide in 1969 Los Angeles.
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood - Movie Information
- Original Title: Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
- Release Year: 2019
- Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Thriller
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 2h 42m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, Italian, Spanish
- Release Date (Theatrical): July 24, 2019 (Taiwan - 輔12級), July 26, 2019 (United States - R), July 26, 2019 (Canada - 14A), August 14, 2019 (United Kingdom - 18), August 15, 2019 (Germany - 16), August 14, 2019 (France - 12), July 26, 2019 (India - A), August 15, 2019 (New Zealand), August 15, 2019 (Australia - MA 15+), August 15, 2019 (Brazil - 16), August 16, 2019 (Mexico - B-15), September 18, 2019 (Italy - T), August 15, 2019 (Spain - 16), September 25, 2019 (South Korea - 18)
- Alternative Titles: Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood (US), Bir Zamanlar Hollywood'da (TR), Mek angam holivudum (AM), Bilo jednom… u Holivudu (RS), Ükskord Hollywoodis (EE), 원스 어폰 어 타임 인 할리우드 (KR), Hǎoláiwù wǎngshì (CN), Bir paytlar Gollivudda (UZ)
- Production Companies: Heyday Films, Columbia Pictures, Bona Film Group
- Production Countries: China, United Kingdom, United States of America
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood - Plot
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…
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood - Trailer
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In this town, it can all change… Like that.
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Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Quentin Tarantino
Main Cast
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Brad Pitt
- Margot Robbie
- Emile Hirsch
- Margaret Qualley
- Timothy Olyphant
- Julia Butters
- Austin Butler
- Dakota Fanning
- Bruce Dern
Writers
- Quentin Tarantino
Producers
- Shannon McIntosh
- Quentin Tarantino
- David Heyman
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood - FAQs
What really happens at the end of Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood?
In a revisionist twist on the Manson Family murders, Cliff Booth and Rick Dalton violently repel the Manson cult members who invade Rick's home, saving Sharon Tate's life. The film reimagines history with a cathartic, wish-fulfillment ending rather than depicting the real-life tragedy of August 9, 1969.
Is Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood based on a true story?
The film blends historical fact with fiction. Sharon Tate, Roman Polanski, Charles Manson, and the Manson Family are real historical figures. Rick Dalton and Cliff Booth are fictional characters. Tarantino uses the real backdrop of 1969 Hollywood and the Manson murders to craft an alternate-history narrative.
Where can you stream Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood?
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood is available to stream on fuboTV and YouTube TV. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. FXNow offers free access. Check JustWatch for current regional availability.
Who are the main actors in Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood?
The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as fading TV actor Rick Dalton and Brad Pitt as his loyal stuntman Cliff Booth. Margot Robbie portrays Sharon Tate. The ensemble cast also includes Emile Hirsch, Margaret Qualley, Timothy Olyphant, Austin Butler, Dakota Fanning, Julia Butters, and Bruce Dern.
What is Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood about?
Set in 1969 Los Angeles, the film follows Rick Dalton, a fading western TV star, and his stuntman best friend Cliff Booth as they struggle to stay relevant in a rapidly changing Hollywood. Their story unfolds alongside the real-life presence of Sharon Tate and the looming shadow of the Manson Family.
What is the age rating for Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood?
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood is rated R in the United States by the MPA. The rating reflects strong language, drug use, and sequences of strong graphic violence. International ratings vary: 18 in the UK and South Korea, 16 in Germany, Spain, and Brazil, and 12 in France and Taiwan.
Did Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood win any awards?
Yes. Brad Pitt won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, and the film also won the Oscar for Best Production Design. It received ten Academy Award nominations in total, including Best Picture and Best Director. Pitt also won the BAFTA, Golden Globe, and SAG Award for his performance.
How long is Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood?
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood has a runtime of 2 hours and 42 minutes (162 minutes). It is one of Quentin Tarantino's longest films, with a deliberately unhurried pace designed to immerse viewers in the atmosphere and texture of late-1960s Los Angeles.
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