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…

Thrillingly unrestrained yet solidly crafted, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood tempers Tarantino's provocative impulses with the clarity of a mature filmmaker's vision.

'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' is a nostalgic, character-driven film focusing on 1960s Hollywood. It is praised for DiCaprio and Pitt's performances, meticulous era recreation, and cinematography. However, it is criticized for pacing, lack of a cohesive plot, and long scenes. The ending receives mixed reactions, celebrated for its surprise yet criticized for feeling out of place.