Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019)
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood is streaming in the UK on Amazon Prime Video.
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 15,257 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 UK you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.
Should you spend 2h 42m on it?
2h 42m of English comedy with a drama streak, adults only. That score holds across 15,257 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
Don't watch this if…
- you've only got a couple of hours. It needs 2h 42m
- kids are in the room. This one is rated 18
- Why
- 7.4/10 over 15,257 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
- A solo watch or an evening with adults
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 |
| Watch with family? | 18 · Adults only |
| Genre | Comedy / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Quentin Tarantino
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
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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Trailer
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