Once Upon a Time in the Middle East vs Unbroken
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East has the higher audience score (9.2/10 against 7.4/10 for Unbroken). Unbroken is the shorter watch at 2h 17m compared with 2h 20m. Unbroken 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
Unbroken| Once Upon a Time in the Middle East | Unbroken | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.2/10 | ★ 7.4/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2014 |
| Length | 2h 20m | 2h 17m |
| Genres | Drama, War | Drama, War |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Wen Muye | Angelina Jolie |
| Main cast | Aarif Rahman, Jiang Qiming, Wei Qing, Michael Koltes, Zhang Xiwei | John Magaro, Garrett Hedlund, Jai Courtney, Finn Wittrock, Luke Treadaway |
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?
Unbroken
A chronicle of the life of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner who was taken prisoner by Japanese forces during World War II.
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