Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
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…
Critics Sentiment
Cliff and Brandy fight the Manson Family inside Rick's house
Rick makes margaritas while Cliff walks Brandy on acid
The film jumps from its slowest, most indulgent moments in the final buildup to explosive, beloved Tarantino violence in the climax.
Critics consistently praised the film's gorgeous 1969 Hollywood recreation and stellar performances, particularly DiCaprio's vulnerable Rick Dalton. However, many found the middle sections overly long and self-indulgent, with excessive driving scenes and slow pacing. The violent climax was universally celebrated as classic Tarantino, with reviewers calling it the perfect payoff that made the lengthy buildup worthwhile.
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Leonardo DiCaprio
Rick Dalton
Brad Pitt
Cliff Booth
Margot Robbie
Sharon Tate
Emile Hirsch
Jay Sebring
Margaret Qualley
'Pussycat'
Timothy Olyphant
Jim Stacy
Julia Butters
Trudi Fraser
Austin Butler
'Tex'
Dakota Fanning
'Squeaky'
Bruce Dern
George Spahn
Mike Moh
Bruce Lee
Luke Perry
Wayne Maunder
Damian Lewis
Steve McQueen
Al Pacino
Marvin Schwarz
Nicholas Hammond
Sam Wanamaker
Samantha Robinson
Abigail Folger
Rafał Zawierucha
Roman Polanski
Lorenza Izzo
Francesca Capucci
Costa Ronin
Voytek Frykowski
Damon Herriman
Charlie
Crew
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