Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019)

A faded television actor and his stunt double strive to achieve fame and success in the film industry during the final years of Hollywood's Golden Age in 1969 Los Angeles.

Director:

Quentin Tarantino

Writer:

Quentin Tarantino

Stars:

Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie

Top Rated Movies #205 | 3 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Leonardo DiCaprio	...	Rick Dalton
Brad Pitt	...	Cliff Booth
Margot Robbie	...	Sharon Tate
Emile Hirsch	...	Jay Sebring
Margaret Qualley	...	Pussycat
Timothy Olyphant	...	James Stacy
Julia Butters	...	Trudi
Austin Butler	...	Tex
Dakota Fanning	...	Squeaky Fromme
Bruce Dern	...	George Spahn
Mike Moh	...	Bruce Lee
Luke Perry	...	Wayne Maunder
Damian Lewis	...	Steve McQueen
Al Pacino	...	Marvin Schwarz
Nicholas Hammond	...	Sam Wanamaker

Storyline

Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood visits 1969 Los Angeles, where everything is changing, as TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) make their way around an industry they hardly recognize anymore. The ninth film from the writer-director features a large ensemble cast and multiple storylines in a tribute to the final moments of Hollywood's golden age.

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Plot Keywords:

manson murders | 1960s | film within a film | place in title | year 1969 | 

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Taglines:

The 9th Film from Quentin Tarantino.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language throughout, some strong graphic violence, drug use, and sexual references

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA UK China

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 July 2019 (USA)

Also Known As:

Untitled #9

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$90,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$41,082,018, 28 July 2019

Gross USA:

$118,187,467

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$183,520,831

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bona Film Group, Heyday Films, Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

161 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Dolby Digital (Dolby 5.1)

Color:

Color Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Award-winning cinematographer Robert Richardson has said that one of the most gratifying experiences for him on the shoot was filming Al Pacino for the very first time. He'd seen all Pacino's films, but having the rare opportunity to shoot him with Brad and Leonardo in the same space was a milestone in his career.

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Goofs

The first time we see, and hear, Cliff Booth driving off from Rick Dalton's home, in Cliff's own car, a vintage VW Karmann Ghia, he drives off with the car's engine in high gear. The sound we hear however seems not to be that of a the typical air-cooled engine VW motor, but more of that of a sports care with a conventional engine.

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Quotes

Cliff Booth: All right. What's the matter, partner?
Rick Dalton: It's official, old buddy. I'm a has-been.

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Crazy Credits

Tim Roth's credit reads "Tim Roth [Cut]". His part was cut from the final film.

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Alternate Versions

In the teaser trailer and the next 2 theatrical trailers some shots from deleted scenes are shown.

• Cliff Booth see Charles Manson walking away from Sharon Tate's house. Both exchange looks. Charlie initially greets Cliff, later Charlie grunts at him.
• Sharon Tate dancing in a black dress in a moving stage.
• Mr. Schwartz salute the projectionist before entering the projection room.
• Sharon Tate swimming in her pool.

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Connections

References Danger: Diabolik (1968)

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Soundtracks

The House That Jack Built
Written by Bobby Lance and Fran Robins
Performed by Aretha Franklin
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

User Reviews

Tarantino just created a new genre of film

I don't typically leave IMDb reviews but this film deserves so much praise for its risky screenplay in such a dark true crime setting.

For 2 hrs, 41 minutes, I was taken 50 years back, experiencing Hollywood's film industry as a comedic drama filled with desire, tension and everyday life.

I liked Brad's character the most, but Leo easily matched with his own performance. A definite see-it-in-theatres watch. Bring your sense of humor though. There are lines of dialogue and laugh out loud bits that completely satisfy your curious mind. Expect everything you would from Tarantino, but also what you wouldn't.

I gave it a perfect 10 because I forgot I was watching a nearly 3 hour film, even though it still wasn't long enough for me. I would like to see a director's cut up to an hour longer as I think this is a unique case that extra footage would only help such an already powerful story.

I had the privilege to watch an early 70mm screening of this film at the cinerama dome with the director, Tarantino, in the audience. It was a surreal experience I'll never forget.