Lebanon 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 Lebanon). Lebanon is the shorter watch at 1h 33m compared with 2h 20m. Lebanon is the older of the two (2009 against 2026). Both are drama, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Lebanon
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East| Lebanon | Once Upon a Time in the Middle East | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.5/10 | ★ 9.2/10 |
| Year | 2009 | 2026 |
| Length | 1h 33m | 2h 20m |
| Genres | Drama, War | Drama, War |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Samuel Maoz | Wen Muye |
| Main cast | Ashraf Barhom, Itay Tiran, Michael Moshonov, Oshri Cohen, Yoav Donat | Aarif Rahman, Jiang Qiming, Wei Qing, Michael Koltes, Zhang Xiwei |
Synopsis
Lebanon
During the First Lebanon War in 1982, a lone tank and a paratroopers platoon are dispatched to search a hostile town.
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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