Once
Once
1981, English. Directed by Gordon Pinsent.
In a twist on the typical May-October romance, a widow somewhere in her 60s meets a naive country boy who has found his way to the city. He moves into her house, where things take a rather unorthodox turn.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- 26 September 1981
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How long is Once?
Once runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is Once on?
Once isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 September 1981. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Once?
If you liked Once, try The Face of Love, Our Souls at Night, All That Heaven Allows.
Who directed Once?
Once (1981) was directed by Gordon Pinsent.