Movie poster for Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
TMDb Rating
6.2/10

55 verified votes

Once Upon a Time in the Midlands (2002)

RomanceComedyDrama
104 min

Plot Summary

Dek, a decent but somewhat dull man, enjoys a happy existence with beloved girlfriend Shirley. They live together with her 12-year-old, Marlene: her daughter by the delinquent Jimmy, who flew the coop years ago and hasn't been heard from since. Dek loves Shirley so much that he proposes to her on national television.

Director

Shane Meadows

Top Cast

Robert CarlyleRhys IfansShirley HendersonKathy BurkeRicky Tomlinson

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