Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is a 2019 period comedy-drama film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino.,The film was produced by Columbia Pictures in association with Bona Film Group, Heyday Films, and Visiona Romantica, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing.,It is a co-production involving the United States, United Kingdom, and China, featuring an ensemble cast led by Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie.,Set in 1969 Los Angeles, the storyline revolves around a fading actor and his adrenaline junkie stunt double as they navigate the rapidly changing film industry amidst the looming threat of the Tate murders.,Announced in July 2017, this film marked Tarantino's first project not involving Bob and Harvey Weinstein following sexual abuse allegations against Harvey Weinstein.,After a bidding war, the film was distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing, meeting Tarantino's demands, including final cut privilege.,The cast, including Pitt, DiCaprio, Robbie, Zoë Bell, and Kurt Russell, was finalized between January and June 2018, with principal photography taking place from June through November in Los Angeles.,Once Upon a Time in Hollywood premiered at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2019, and had its theatrical releases in the United States on July 26 and in the United Kingdom on August 14.,The film received critical acclaim, grossing over $393 million worldwide, despite facing criticism for historical inaccuracies and portrayals of some artists.,It was honored with the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and received 10 nominations at the 92nd Academy Awards, winning two for Best Supporting Actor for Pitt and Best Production Design.,In addition, Tarantino's debut novelization of the film was published in 2021, and a sequel, The Adventures of Cliff Booth, directed by David Fincher with Pitt in the lead role, is currently in production and scheduled for release in 2026.

In February 1969, Hollywood actor Rick Dalton, a former Western TV star, is facing the challenges of a declining career, primarily taking on guest roles as TV villains.,Agent Marvin Schwarz suggests that Rick consider working in spaghetti Westerns in Italy as a potential career move, although Rick initially views this as a step down.,Rick's closest companion is his friend, stunt double, personal assistant, and driver, Cliff Booth, a World War II special ops veteran residing in a trailer with his loyal pit bull, Brandy.,Cliff confronts difficulties in finding stunt work due to a previous altercation with Bruce Lee and rumors surrounding his involvement in uxoricide.,Despite not having a personal connection, Rick is aware of the presence of young actress Sharon Tate and her husband, director Roman Polanski, living next door, and he aspires to befriend them in the hopes of revitalizing his career.,While assisting Rick with fixing the TV antenna, Cliff observes a hippie arriving at the Polanski residence, who is revealed to be Charles Manson, inquiring about music producer Terry Melcher.,Tate watches herself in The Wrecking Crew at a local film theater, and Cliff gives a ride to hitchhiker Pussycat, leading to a visit to Spahn Ranch, a former Western film set where Cliff previously worked as a stuntman.,Cliff takes the initiative to ensure that the hippies living at Spahn Ranch are not taking advantage of its nearly blind owner, George Spahn, by physically intervening in a situation with a hippie named Clem and addressing their deliberate car tire puncture.,During the filming of an episode for the TV series Lancer, Rick experiences difficulties delivering his lines, which culminates in an emotional breakdown in his trailer.,However, Rick impresses director Sam Wanamaker and his co-star Trudi with a powerful performance in a character's speech, boosting his confidence and earning their admiration.,Following Schwarz's booking of Rick to star in a Sergio Corbucci spaghetti Western, Rick embarks on a six-month shoot in Italy, filming additional movies and eventually marrying Italian starlet Francesca Capucci.,Before returning to the US, Rick regretfully informs Cliff that he can no longer afford his salary, a decision which Cliff accepts amicably, marking the end of their professional partnership.