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Once Upon a Time in the Midlands (2002): movie guide
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands (2002) is a Romance, Comedy, Drama running about 104 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.1/10 from 64 votes. Notable cast includes Robert Carlyle, Rhys Ifans, Shirley Henderson, Kathy Burke. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2002-09-06
- Runtime: 104 min
- TMDB: 6.1/10
- Genres: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2002-09-06
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What is Once Upon a Time in the Midlands about?
Though Dek leads a simple and happy life with his girlfriend Shirley and her 12-year-old daughter Marlene, his grand, televised marriage proposal puts his devotion to the test—especially as Marlene's long-absent biological father, Jimmy, looms in the background.
Cast highlights
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands features Robert Carlyle, Rhys Ifans, Shirley Henderson, Kathy Burke, Ricky Tomlinson, Finn Atkins. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2002-09-06. Runtime: 104 minutes. TMDB score: 6.1/10 (64 votes). Genres: Romance, Comedy, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover Once Upon a Time in the Midlands on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Once Upon a Time in the Midlands?
- Once Upon a Time in the Midlands is listed as Romance, Comedy, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Once Upon a Time in the Midlands?
- Once Upon a Time in the Midlands runs about 104 minutes.
- Who stars in Once Upon a Time in the Midlands?
- Cast highlights include Robert Carlyle, Rhys Ifans, Shirley Henderson, Kathy Burke, Ricky Tomlinson, Finn Atkins.
- Does Cinema Box stream Once Upon a Time in the Midlands?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
