5 Days of War vs Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East has the higher audience score (9.2/10 against 5.6/10 for 5 Days of War). 5 Days of War is the shorter watch at 1h 53m compared with 2h 20m. 5 Days of War is the older of the two (2011 against 2026). Both are drama, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
5 Days of War
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East| 5 Days of War | Once Upon a Time in the Middle East | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.6/10 | ★ 9.2/10 |
| Year | 2011 | 2026 |
| Length | 1h 53m | 2h 20m |
| Genres | Drama, War | Drama, War |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Renny Harlin | Wen Muye |
| Main cast | Richard Coyle, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Rade Šerbedžija, Val Kilmer, Kenneth Cranham | Aarif Rahman, Jiang Qiming, Wei Qing, Michael Koltes, Zhang Xiwei |
Synopsis
5 Days of War
An American journalist and his cameraman are caught in the combat zone during the first Russian airstrikes against Georgia. Rescuing Tatia, a young Georgian schoolteacher separated from her family during the attack, the two reporters agree to help reunite her with her family in exchange for serving as their interpreter. As the three attempt to escape to safety, they witness--and document--the devastation from the full-scale crossfire and…
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
Xu Fu travels to the Middle East to work as a chef in a Chinese restaurant to pay off family debts, where he meets floor manager Ma Junsheng. Their Dragon Restaurant rises to fame, attracting crowds with authentic‑tasting Chinese food. But war breaks out, and local conditions take a drastic turn for the worse. No one can remain unaffected. What lies ahead for them? And how will the Dragon Restaurant hold on amid the war?
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