Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk 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 6/10 for Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk). Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk is the shorter watch at 1h 53m compared with 2h 20m. Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk is the older of the two (2016 against 2026). Both are drama, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East| Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk | Once Upon a Time in the Middle East | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.0/10 | ★ 9.2/10 |
| Year | 2016 | 2026 |
| Length | 1h 53m | 2h 20m |
| Genres | Drama, War | Drama, War |
| Country | China | – |
| Director | Ang Lee | Wen Muye |
| Main cast | Beau Knapp, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Arturo Castro, Garrett Hedlund, Steve Martin | Aarif Rahman, Jiang Qiming, Wei Qing, Michael Koltes, Zhang Xiwei |
Synopsis
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk
19-year-old Billy Lynn is brought home for a victory tour after a harrowing Iraq battle. Through flashbacks the film shows what really happened to his squad – contrasting the realities of war with America's perceptions.
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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