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Once

7.420071h 25mMMovieDramaMusicRomance

A vacuum repairman moonlights as a street musician and hopes for his big break. One day a Czech immigrant, who earns a living selling flowers, approaches him with the news that she is also an aspiring singer-songwriter. The pair decide to…

DirectorJohn Carney
WriterJohn Carney
ProducersMartina Niland·David Collins

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John Carney

GHGlen Hansard
Glen Hansard
Guy
MIMarkéta Irglová
Markéta Irglová
Girl
HW
Hugh Walsh
Timmy Drummer
GH
Gerard Hendrick
Lead Guitarist
AF
Alaistair Foley
Bassist
GMGeoff Minogue
Geoff Minogue
Eamon
BH
Bill Hodnett
Guy's Dad
DK
Danuse Ktrestova
Girl's Mother
DHDarren Healy
Darren Healy
Heroin Addict
MWMal Whyte
Mal Whyte
Bill
MPMarcella Plunkett
Marcella Plunkett
Ex Girlfriend
NC
Niall Cleary
Bob

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Once — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Once?

Once isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Once on Netflix?

No, Once is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV Store and Apple TV Store.

Is Once on Amazon Prime Video?

Once isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Once for free?

Once isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on JustWatch TV Store and Apple TV Store.