---
title: "Once Upon a Time in Venice"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/once-upon-a-time-in-venice-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 345915
imdb_id: "tt4694544"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 721
content_rating: "R"
---

# Once Upon a Time in Venice (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/once-upon-a-time-in-venice-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Once Upon a Time in Venice is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Action, Comedy, Thriller, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by Voltage Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A private detective races to rescue his kidnapped dog amid a chaotic crime caper."

### Why Watch
- Features a cast that includes Bruce Willis and Jason Momoa
- Combines action, comedy, and thriller elements for an energetic tone
- Centers on a quirky dog‑rescue storyline

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film’s 94‑minute runtime limits character development
- Tone & Suitability: Contains action and comedic elements, making it suitable for mature teen and adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, comedy, thriller, mystery

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mark Cullen, Robb Cullen
- **Networks / Studios**: Voltage Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bruce Willis** as *Steve*
- **Jason Momoa** as *Spyder*
- **John Goodman** as *Dave Phillips*
- **Thomas Middleditch** as *John*
- **Famke Janssen** as *Katey Ford*
- **Elisabeth Röhm** as *Anne Phillips*
- **Adam Goldberg** as *Lou the Jew*
- **Wood Harris** as *The Prince*
- **Emily Robinson** as *Taylor*
- **Kal Penn** as *Rajeesh*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who are the main actors?
The film stars Bruce Willis, Jason Momoa, John Goodman, Thomas Middleditch, Famke Janssen, Adam Goldberg, and Jessica Gomes.

### Q: What is the runtime?
The film runs approximately 94 minutes (1 hour 34 minutes).

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on June 16, 2017.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
It is classified as an action, comedy, thriller, and mystery film.

### Q: What is the basic premise?
Private detective Steve Ford teams up with crime leader Spyder to retrieve his stolen dog and recover cash and cocaine.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Once Upon a Time in Venice — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/345915)
- [Once Upon a Time in Venice - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Once_Upon_a_Time_in_Venice)
- [Once Upon a Time in Wonderland – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Once_Upon_a_Time_in_Wonderland)
- [Once Upon a Time in America (1984) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/en/film/5914-once-upon-a-time-in-america/overview/)

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