Storyline
Though Dek leads a simple and happy life with his girlfriend Shirley and her 12-year-old daughter Marlene, his grand, televised marriage proposal puts his devotion to the test—especially as Marlene's long-absent biological father, Jimmy, looms in the background.
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Cast & Crew

Robert Carlyle
Jimmy

Rhys Ifans
Dek

Shirley Henderson
Shirley

Kathy Burke
Carol

Ricky Tomlinson
Charlie

Finn Atkins
Marlene

James Cosmo
Billy

David McKay
Dougy

Anthony Strachan
Jumbo

Andrew Shim
Donut
Kelly Thresher
Donna
Eliot Otis Brown Walters
Lake
Frequently Asked Questions
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands was released on September 6, 2002.
The runtime of Once Upon a Time in the Midlands is 1h 44m.
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands is a Romance, Comedy, Drama movie.
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 on TMDB.
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands was directed by Shane Meadows.
The main cast of Once Upon a Time in the Midlands includes Robert Carlyle, Rhys Ifans, Shirley Henderson.
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands is originally in English.
