Jarhead: Law of Return 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 Jarhead: Law of Return). Jarhead: Law of Return is the shorter watch at 1h 43m compared with 2h 20m. Jarhead: Law of Return is the older of the two (2019 against 2026). Both are war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Jarhead: Law of Return | Once Upon a Time in the Middle East | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.5/10 | ★ 9.2/10 |
| Year | 2019 | 2026 |
| Length | 1h 43m | 2h 20m |
| Genres | War | Drama, War |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Don Michael Paul | Wen Muye |
| Main cast | Amaury Nolasco, Devon Sawa, Jeff Pierre, Robert Patrick, Ben Cross | Aarif Rahman, Jiang Qiming, Wei Qing, Michael Koltes, Zhang Xiwei |
Synopsis
Jarhead: Law of Return
Major Ronan Jackson, an accomplished fighter pilot for the Israel Defense Forces and son of a U.S. Senator, is shot down while flying through Syrian airspace. After miraculously surviving the crash, Jackson is taken captive by a group of Hezbollah militiamen. A squad of elite soldiers, led by Gunnery Sergeant Dave Torres, risk their own lives in the hopes of saving an ally they've never met.
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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