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

Comedy Drama Thriller Directed by Quentin Tarantino
← Inspired by 6 films

Los Angeles, 1969. TV star Rick Dalton, a struggling actor specializing in westerns, and stuntman Cliff Booth, his best friend, try to survive in a constantly changing movie industry. Dalton is the neighbor of the young and promising actress and model Sharon Tate, who has just married the prestigious Polish director Roman Polanski…

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  1. Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)
    "Tarantino's title is direct homage; Tarantino has called Leone the director who 'made me consider filmmaking' and 'showed me how a director does what he does.'" source
  2. Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969)
    "This comedy explores the evolving dynamics of two middle-aged couples embracing the era's "free love" movement, reflecting the transitional period in Hollywood during the late 1960s." Newsletter source
  3. Cactus Flower (1969)
    "A romantic comedy where a man feigns marriage to avoid commitment, leading to humorous complications. The film's themes of deception and romantic entanglements mirror the personal and professional struggles faced by characters in Tarantino's film." Newsletter source
  4. Easy Rider (1969)
    "This counterculture classic follows two bikers traveling from Los Angeles to New Orleans, symbolizing the era's spirit of freedom and rebellion. Its influence is evident in the depiction of the changing cultural landscape in *Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood*." Newsletter source
  5. The Great Escape (1963)
    "A World War II film about Allied prisoners planning a mass escape from a German camp. In Tarantino's movie, Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) imagines himself in Steve McQueen's role, highlighting themes of missed opportunities and the fading stardom of Hollywood actors." 7 Classic Films That Inspired Quentin Tarantino's Movies Andrea M. Ciriaco Collider
  6. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
    "This buddy film about two outlaws facing the end of the Wild West era parallels the relationship between Rick Dalton and Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt), as they navigate the changing tides of Hollywood." Once upon a time in Hollywood: Quentin Tarantino’s love letter to 1960s Hollywood is his most satisfying film since Pulp Fiction. MANK'S MOVIE MUSINGS

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019), directed by Quentin Tarantino, was inspired by 6 earlier films — including Once Upon a Time in the West, Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice, and Cactus Flower. Check out the citations below.