71: Into the Fire 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 7.5/10 for 71: Into the Fire). 71: Into the Fire is the shorter watch at 2h compared with 2h 20m. 71: Into the Fire is the older of the two (2010 against 2026). Both are war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
71: Into the Fire
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East| 71: Into the Fire | Once Upon a Time in the Middle East | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 9.2/10 |
| Year | 2010 | 2026 |
| Length | 2h | 2h 20m |
| Genres | War | Drama, War |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | John H. Lee | Wen Muye |
| Main cast | Cha Seung-won, Kim Yoon-sung, Choi Seung-hyun, Kim Sung-ryung, Shin Hyun-tak | Aarif Rahman, Jiang Qiming, Wei Qing, Michael Koltes, Zhang Xiwei |
Synopsis
71: Into the Fire
In August 1950, waiting for UN troops to arrive, the South Korean army assembled to protect Nakdong River. Only 71 student-soldiers are left behind to guard the city of Pohang. Now they are on a mission to defend the country from North Korean troops.
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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