Da 5 Bloods 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 6.5/10 for Da 5 Bloods). Once Upon a Time in the Middle East is the shorter watch at 2h 20m compared with 2h 35m. Da 5 Bloods is the older of the two (2020 against 2026). Both are drama, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Da 5 Bloods
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East| Da 5 Bloods | Once Upon a Time in the Middle East | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.5/10 | ★ 9.2/10 |
| Year | 2020 | 2026 |
| Length | 2h 35m | 2h 20m |
| Genres | Drama, War | Drama, War |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Spike Lee | Wen Muye |
| Main cast | Isiah Whitlock, Jr., Jonathan Majors, Delroy Lindo, Jean Reno, Veronica Ngo | Aarif Rahman, Jiang Qiming, Wei Qing, Michael Koltes, Zhang Xiwei |
Synopsis
Da 5 Bloods
Four African-American Vietnam veterans return to Vietnam. They are in search of the remains of their fallen squad leader and the promise of buried treasure. These heroes battle forces of humanity and nature while confronted by the lasting ravages of the immorality of the Vietnam War.
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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