Jojo Rabbit 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 8/10 for Jojo Rabbit). Jojo Rabbit is the shorter watch at 1h 48m compared with 2h 20m. Jojo Rabbit is the older of the two (2019 against 2026). Both are drama, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Jojo Rabbit | Once Upon a Time in the Middle East | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.0/10 | ★ 9.2/10 |
| Year | 2019 | 2026 |
| Length | 1h 48m | 2h 20m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, War | Drama, War |
| Country | New Zealand | – |
| Director | Taika Waititi | Wen Muye |
| Main cast | Sam Rockwell, Taika Waititi, Scarlett Johansson, Thomasin McKenzie, Rebel Wilson | Aarif Rahman, Jiang Qiming, Wei Qing, Michael Koltes, Zhang Xiwei |
Synopsis
Jojo Rabbit
Jojo, a lonely German boy during World War II has his world shaken when he learns that his single mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home. Influenced by a buffoonish imaginary version of Adolf Hitler, he begins to question his beliefs and confront the conflict between propaganda and his own humanity.
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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