Once Upon a Time in the Middle East vs The Tragedy of Macbeth
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East has the higher audience score (9.2/10 against 6.9/10 for The Tragedy of Macbeth). The Tragedy of Macbeth is the shorter watch at 1h 45m compared with 2h 20m. The Tragedy of Macbeth is the older of the two (2021 against 2026). Both are drama, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
The Tragedy of Macbeth| Once Upon a Time in the Middle East | The Tragedy of Macbeth | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.2/10 | ★ 6.9/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2021 |
| Length | 2h 20m | 1h 45m |
| Genres | Drama, War | Drama, War |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Wen Muye | Joel Coen |
| Main cast | Aarif Rahman, Jiang Qiming, Wei Qing, Michael Koltes, Zhang Xiwei | Bertie Carvel, Moses Ingram, Alex Hassell, Stephen Root, Brendan Gleeson |
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 Tragedy of Macbeth
Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself.
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