Once in the Life
2000, English. Directed by Laurence Fishburne.
Two estranged half-brothers, Billy and Torch, reconnect during a brief jail stay. 20/20 Mike concocts a scheme in which the two of them will steal dope from some young couriers. The heist goes wrong when Billy shoots the couriers dead. They hole up in an abandoned building, and 20/20 Mike seeks help from an old cell mate, Tony.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Laurence FishburneDirector
- Laurence Fishburne20 / 20 Mike
- Titus WelliverTorch
- Eamonn WalkerTony
- Annabella SciorraMaxine
- Gregory HinesRuffhouse
- Michael Paul ChanBuddha
- Dominic Chianese Jr.Freddie Nine Lives
- Justin Pierre EdmundLittle Mikey
- Paul CalderonManny Rivera
- Nick ChinlundMike Murphy
- Wanda De JesusJackie
- Jim BreuerPizzaman
Details
- Released
- 27 October 2000
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Laurence Fishburne
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Once in the Life: quick answers
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How long is Once in the Life?
Once in the Life runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Once in the Life have a post-credits scene?
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Once in the Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Once in the Life is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Once in the Life on?
Once in the Life isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 October 2000. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Once in the Life?
If you liked Once in the Life, try Silverton Siege, Empire, Fast Charlie.
Who directed Once in the Life?
Once in the Life (2000) was directed by Laurence Fishburne and stars Laurence Fishburne, Titus Welliver, Eamonn Walker.