Once Upon a Time in the Middle East vs The Water Diviner
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East has the higher audience score (9.2/10 against 6.8/10 for The Water Diviner). The Water Diviner is the shorter watch at 1h 52m compared with 2h 20m. The Water Diviner is the older of the two (2014 against 2026). Both are drama, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
The Water Diviner| Once Upon a Time in the Middle East | The Water Diviner | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.2/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2014 |
| Length | 2h 20m | 1h 52m |
| Genres | Drama, War | Drama, War |
| Country | – | Australia |
| Director | Wen Muye | Russell Crowe |
| Main cast | Aarif Rahman, Jiang Qiming, Wei Qing, Michael Koltes, Zhang Xiwei | Michael Dorman, Jai Courtney, Russell Crowe, Steve Bastoni, Dan Wyllie |
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 Water Diviner
In 1919, Australian farmer Joshua Connor travels to Turkey to discover the fate of his three sons, reported missing in action. Holding on to hope, Joshua must travel across the war-torn landscape to find the truth and his own peace.
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