Jarhead 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 6.7/10 for Jarhead). Jarhead is the shorter watch at 2h 3m compared with 2h 20m. Jarhead is the older of the two (2005 against 2026). Both are drama, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Jarhead
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East| Jarhead | Once Upon a Time in the Middle East | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.7/10 | ★ 9.2/10 |
| Year | 2005 | 2026 |
| Length | 2h 3m | 2h 20m |
| Genres | Drama, War | Drama, War |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Sam Mendes | Wen Muye |
| Main cast | Jake Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, Jocko Sims, John Krasinski, Laz Alonso | Aarif Rahman, Jiang Qiming, Wei Qing, Michael Koltes, Zhang Xiwei |
Synopsis
Jarhead
Jarhead is a film about a US Marine Anthony Swofford’s experience in the Gulf War. After putting up with an arduous boot camp, Swofford and his unit are sent to the Persian Gulf where they are eager to fight, but are forced to stay back from the action. Swofford struggles with the possibility of his girlfriend cheating on him, and as his mental state deteriorates, his desire to kill increases.
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?
Where to watch
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