---
title: "There once was a man"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/there-once-was-a-man-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1193123
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 13
community_rating: 10.0
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# There once was a man (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/there-once-was-a-man-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

There once was a man is a drama film released in 2023 with a runtime of thirteen minutes. The film follows a middle-aged protagonist named Joan. After experiencing a series of symptoms, Joan discovers that he has Parkinson disease. As tremors in his hands begin to take over, Joan experiences a growing sense of loss of control. Over time, the tremors become both more frequent and more intense. The story documents Joan on an emotional journey as he struggles to come to terms with his new reality. Throughout this journey, he faces the various physical and emotional challenges that the disease brings into his life.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Criterion Channel | JustWatch TV | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | JustWatch TV | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Criterion Channel | JustWatch TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | JustWatch TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Bàrbara Moragues, Pere Baos, Tomeu Cañellas, Álvaro Tárraga, Ana Sintes, Ainhoa Cuevas, Santiago Gioseffi, Ana Gallardo, Jordi Suárez, Paula Fraguas
- **Networks / Studios**: Mirall Produccions, Ítaca Studio

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Joan Maimó** as *Joan*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch There once was a man online?
There once was a man is currently available to watch or stream on Criterion Channel, JustWatch TV, Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is There once was a man worth watching?
There once was a man holds a community rating of 10.0/10 based on 2 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie There once was a man and when was it released?
There once was a man is a feature film with a runtime of 13 minutes. It was released in 2023. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed There once was a man?
There once was a man was directed by Bàrbara Moragues, Pere Baos, Tomeu Cañellas.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [There once was a man — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1193123)
- [‘Finally, a film made for me!’: readers’ best films of 2023 | Film](https://www.theguardian.com/international)
- [Laurence Fishburne - Wikipedia](http://www.laurence-fishburne.com/)

---
*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*