Once Upon a Crime_
"Monte Carlo can be hard on tourists. This weekend it's murder!"
On their way to Monte Carlo, Monaco, Marilyn and her husband, Neil, meet several other married couples, including Julian and Phoebe, who are traveling with a lost dog they plan to return to its wealthy owner for a large reward. But, when the dog's mistress is murdered, the travelers become the prime suspects, and Inspector Bonnard is determined to track them all down.
Starring
John Candy, Jim Belushi, Cybill Shepherd
Box Office
$3.5M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Filmin
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Once Upon a Crime earned $3.5M against a $18.0M budget.
Year context
Once Upon a Crime was released 34 years ago in 1992.
Once Upon a Crime is a Crime, Comedy, Mystery film with a runtime of 1h 34m.
CAST (20)
John Candy
Augie Morosco
Jim Belushi
Neil Schwary
Cybill Shepherd
Marilyn Schwary
Sean Young
Phoebe
Richard Lewis
Julian Peters
Ornella Muti
Elena Morosco
Giancarlo Giannini
Inspector Bonnard
George Hamilton
Alfonso de la Pena
Roberto Sbaratto
Detective Toussaint
Joss Ackland
Hercules Popodopoulos
AW
Ann Way
Housekeeper
GA
Geoffrey Andrews
Butler
Caterina Boratto
Madame de Senneville
Elsa Martinelli
Carla the Agent
Riccardo Parisio Perrotti
Customs Officer
NR
Nino Richelmy
Customs Officer
MD
Maria de Candia
Witness
GP
Giuseppe Perruccio
Policeman
AM
Alessandro Maria Amen
Porter
Franco Angrisano
Train Passenger
BOX OFFICE
$18.0M
Budget
$3.5M
Revenue
-80%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
Ascot Film
Dino de Laurentiis Communications
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
94 min (1h 34m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.7/10 (122 votes)
Popularity
1
Budget
$18,000,000
Box Office
$3,520,427
Profit
$-14,479,573
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Once Upon a Crime about?
On their way to Monte Carlo, Monaco, Marilyn and her husband, Neil, meet several other married couples, including Julian and Phoebe, who are traveling with a lost dog they plan to return to its wealthy owner for a large reward. But, when the dog's mistress is murdered, the travelers become the prime suspects, and Inspector Bonnard is determined to track them all down.
How long is Once Upon a Crime?
Once Upon a Crime has a runtime of 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Who stars in Once Upon a Crime?
The cast of Once Upon a Crime includes John Candy, Jim Belushi, Cybill Shepherd, Sean Young, Richard Lewis.
How much did Once Upon a Crime make at the box office?
Once Upon a Crime earned $3,520,427 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $18,000,000.
What is the rating of Once Upon a Crime?
Once Upon a Crime has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 122 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Crime
Comedy
Mystery