Born on the Fourth of July 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 7/10 for Born on the Fourth of July). Once Upon a Time in the Middle East is the shorter watch at 2h 20m compared with 2h 25m. Born on the Fourth of July is the older of the two (1989 against 2026). Both are drama, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Born on the Fourth of July
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East| Born on the Fourth of July | Once Upon a Time in the Middle East | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 9.2/10 |
| Year | 1989 | 2026 |
| Length | 2h 25m | 2h 20m |
| Genres | Drama, War | Drama, War |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Oliver Stone | Wen Muye |
| Main cast | Vivica A. Fox, Lili Taylor, Willem Dafoe, Tom Cruise, Stephen Baldwin | Aarif Rahman, Jiang Qiming, Wei Qing, Michael Koltes, Zhang Xiwei |
Synopsis
Born on the Fourth of July
Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, Ron Kovic becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for.
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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