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Once Upon a Time in the Midlands

R20021h 44mShane Meadows
IMDb 6.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 51% · Metacritic 56

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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.

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What is Once Upon a Time in the Midlands (2002) 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.

Who stars in Once Upon a Time in the Midlands?

Once Upon a Time in the Midlands stars Robert Carlyle (Jimmy), Rhys Ifans (Dek), Shirley Henderson (Shirley), Kathy Burke (Carol), Ricky Tomlinson (Charlie). The film was directed by Shane Meadows.

How long is Once Upon a Time in the Midlands?

Once Upon a Time in the Midlands has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2002. It is rated R.

Is Once Upon a Time in the Midlands worth watching?

Once Upon a Time in the Midlands holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 51. Fans of Romance, Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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