Once

1h 25m · 2007 · Directed by John Carney · 3.9 / 5 on Letterboxd

Once (2007) runs 1h 25m, directed by John Carney. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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 collaborate, and the songs that they compose reflect the story of their blossoming love.

Genres: Music, Drama, Romance

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.