Miracle at St. Anna 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 6.1/10 for Miracle at St. Anna). Once Upon a Time in the Middle East is the shorter watch at 2h 20m compared with 2h 40m. Miracle at St. Anna is the older of the two (2008 against 2026). Both are drama, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Miracle at St. Anna
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East| Miracle at St. Anna | Once Upon a Time in the Middle East | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.1/10 | ★ 9.2/10 |
| Year | 2008 | 2026 |
| Length | 2h 40m | 2h 20m |
| Genres | Drama, War | Drama, War |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Spike Lee | Wen Muye |
| Main cast | Omari Hardwick, Kerry Washington, Omar Benson Miller, Laz Alonso, John Turturro | Aarif Rahman, Jiang Qiming, Wei Qing, Michael Koltes, Zhang Xiwei |
Synopsis
Miracle at St. Anna
Miracle at St. Anna chronicles the story of four American soldiers who are members of the all-black 92nd "Buffalo Soldier" Division stationed in Tuscany, Italy during World War II.
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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