Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019)
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood is streaming in the UAE on Netflix, STARZPLAY, Shahid VIP.
The verdict
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood is a solid, watchable English film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It holds a 7.4/10 on TMDB from 15,265 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. At 162 minutes it's a long sit, so save it for when you've got the evening. In the UAE you can stream it on Netflix, STARZPLAY, Shahid VIP.
Should you spend 2h 42m on it?
2h 42m of English comedy with a drama streak. That score holds across 15,265 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- 7.4/10 over 15,265 ratings — solidly liked rather than loved, and the number isn't going to move.
- Skip if
- you want real stakes underneath the jokes
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
Los Angeles, 1969. TV star Rick Dalton, a struggling actor specializing in westerns, and stuntman Cliff Booth, his best friend, try to survive in a constantly changing movie industry. Dalton is the neighbor of the young and promising actress and model Sharon Tate, who has just married the prestigious Polish director Roman Polanski…
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 42m — long |
| Genre | Comedy / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Quentin Tarantino
Cast
Where to watch in the UAE
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-21 — platforms may change over time.
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