Once Upon a Time in the Middle East vs The Breitner Commando
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East has the higher audience score (9.2/10 against 5.6/10 for The Breitner Commando). The Breitner Commando is the shorter watch at 1h 49m compared with 2h 20m. The Breitner Commando is the older of the two (2019 against 2026). Both are drama, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
The Breitner Commando| Once Upon a Time in the Middle East | The Breitner Commando | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.2/10 | ★ 5.6/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2019 |
| Length | 2h 20m | 1h 49m |
| Genres | Drama, War | Drama, War |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Wen Muye | Abdel Raouf Dafri |
| Main cast | Aarif Rahman, Jiang Qiming, Wei Qing, Michael Koltes, Zhang Xiwei | Salim Kéchiouche, Steve Tientcheu, Olivier Gourmet, Linh-Dan Pham, Pierre Lottin |
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?
The Breitner Commando
1959, France. Colonel Breitner is given a secret mission : find the body of his former aide, Colonel Delignières, who is reported missing in French Algeria, before the French army burns the whole place to the ground. Breitner puts together a team of five outlaws, who are promised freedom if the mission succeeds.
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