Once Upon a Time in the Middle East vs Paul: The Emissary
Paul: The Emissary has the higher audience score (9.5/10 against 9.2/10 for Once Upon a Time in the Middle East). Paul: The Emissary is the older of the two (1997 against 2026). Both are war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
Paul: The Emissary| Once Upon a Time in the Middle East | Paul: The Emissary | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.2/10 | ★ 9.5/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 1997 |
| Length | 2h 20m | – |
| Genres | Drama, War | War |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Wen Muye | Robert Marcarelli |
| Main cast | Aarif Rahman, Jiang Qiming, Wei Qing, Michael Koltes, Zhang Xiwei | Garry Cooper, Curt Lowens, Leon Lissek, Kermit Christman, Grant Parsons |
Synopsis
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?
Paul: The Emissary
The path of Saul the angry zealot to Paul the servant of Christ, who will pay any price to bring his message to the world.
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