A Private 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 6.8/10 for A Private War). A Private War is the shorter watch at 1h 46m compared with 2h 20m. A Private War is the older of the two (2018 against 2026). Both are drama, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
A Private War
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East| A Private War | Once Upon a Time in the Middle East | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.8/10 | ★ 9.2/10 |
| Year | 2018 | 2026 |
| Length | 1h 46m | 2h 20m |
| Genres | Drama, War | Drama, War |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Matthew Heineman | Wen Muye |
| Main cast | Faye Marsay, Rosamund Pike, Alexandra Moen, Tom Hollander, Stanley Tucci | Aarif Rahman, Jiang Qiming, Wei Qing, Michael Koltes, Zhang Xiwei |
Synopsis
A Private War
One of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time, Marie Colvin is an utterly fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the frontlines of conflicts across the globe to give voice to the voiceless.
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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