Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
2002, English. Directed by Shane Meadows.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 September 2002.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 6 September 2002
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Shane Meadows, Paul Fraser
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Once Upon a Time in the Midlands: quick answers
Is Once Upon a Time in the Midlands worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Once Upon a Time in the Midlands?
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Once Upon a Time in the Midlands have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Once Upon a Time in the Midlands. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Once Upon a Time in the Midlands on?
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 September 2002. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Once Upon a Time in the Midlands?
If you liked Once Upon a Time in the Midlands, try Love Jones, Why Did I Get Married Again?, The Best You Can.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in the Midlands?
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands (2002) was directed by Shane Meadows and stars Robert Carlyle, Rhys Ifans, Shirley Henderson.