Once (2017)
A soccer-loving teenager chases his dream at a prestigious academy, finding heartwarming and uplifting moments along the way.
The series revolves around Gabo, a soccer-loving teenager who, upon receiving a scholarship from the prestigious Sports Academic Institute (IAD) of Buenos Aires, will see his dream of playing at Los Halcones Dorados, the renowned amateur team of the school, and also his longing to become a professional footballer.
How intense is Once?
Once has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a full-attention watch.
What Once feels like
- Tone
- feel goodearnestupliftingheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Family nightFull attention
Where to stream Once
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Once for you?
Is Once scary?
No. Once is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Once gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Once sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Where can I stream Once?
Once is streaming on Disney+.
Cast and crew
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