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Twice Upon a Time

Play trailer Poster for Twice Upon a Time PG,  1983,  1h 15m,  Fantasy/ Comedy/ Adventure/ Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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Evil creatures attempt to make time stand still by taking the spring from the all-powerful Cosmic Clock.

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Jay Carr Boston Globe May 11, 2025
The pallid appearances and personalities of its protagonists make "Twice Upon a Time" seem a tale half-told. Go to Full Review
Sheila Benson Los Angeles Times May 9, 2025
Lovers of animation may have a field day... there are brilliant fragments here from lovely intelligence, but it doesn't add up to a complete whole. Go to Full Review
Jon Nalick Los Angeles Times May 9, 2025
The strength of the movie is its cast of quirky characters. Go to Full Review
Alan Jones Radio Times Aug 31, 2025
3/5
The unusual animation and sophisticated humour make director John Korty and Charles Swenson's unique flight of fancy a treat for older children and discerning adults. Go to Full Review
Oregonian Staff Oregonian Aug 21, 2025
[A] delightful animated film. Go to Full Review
Michael Dare L.A. Weekly May 9, 2025
Twice Upon A Time is charming without ever getting too cutesy. Go to Full Review
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Poe S Feb 19, 2018 Fascinating, creative nonsense.
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Cast & Crew

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John Korty

Director

Lorenzo Music

Ralph

Judith Kahan

The Fairy Godmother

Marshall Efron

Synonamess Botch

James Cranna

Rod Rescueman

Julie Payne

Flora Fauna

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Twice Upon a Time

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Movie Info

Synopsis Evil creatures attempt to make time stand still by taking the spring from the all-powerful Cosmic Clock.
Director
John Korty
Producer
Bill Couturié
Screenwriter
John Korty, Charles Swenson, Suella Kennedy, Bill Couturié
Production Co
Koty Films
Rating
PG
Genre
Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Sep 29, 2015
Runtime
1h 15m
Sound Mix
Surround
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