Once Upon a Time in the Middle East vs Poilus
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East has the higher audience score (9.2/10 against 7.6/10 for Poilus). Poilus is the shorter watch at 4m compared with 2h 20m. Poilus is the older of the two (2016 against 2026). Both are war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
Poilus| Once Upon a Time in the Middle East | Poilus | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.2/10 | ★ 7.6/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2016 |
| Length | 2h 20m | 4m |
| Genres | Drama, War | Animation, War |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Wen Muye | Antoine Laroye, David Lashcari |
| Main cast | Aarif Rahman, Jiang Qiming, Wei Qing, Michael Koltes, Zhang Xiwei | – |
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?
Poilus
A young hare named Ferdinand is playing the harmonica before the battle. Soon the signal for attack will be given, and Ferdinand will face the terrible enemy on the battlefield.
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