Once Upon a Time in the Middle East

Name: Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
Released: 2026-08-08
Rating: 9.1

9.1/10 (37)

·2026· 140 min

Director: Wen Muye

"Eat well, stay alive."

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?

Cast

Shen Teng

Xu Fu

Jiang Qiming

Ma Junsheng

Omar Sherif

Seif

Aarif Rahman

Tony

Sherif Sabry

Zayd

Ahmed Salim

Ali

Faruk Muhammad

Jamal

Russell Shealy

Morgan

Naira Al-Qasim

Lina

Karma Hazim

Susu

Wei Qing

Xu's Mother

Zhang Xiwei

Xu Le

In brief

Once Upon a Time in the Middle East (2026) is a drama, war film. With an average rating of 9.1/10 from 37 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 2h 20min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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How long is Once Upon a Time in the Middle East?

Once Upon a Time in the Middle East runs 140 minutes (2h 20min).

What rating does Once Upon a Time in the Middle East have?

Once Upon a Time in the Middle East has an average rating of 9.1/10 based on 37 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Once Upon a Time in the Middle East from?

Once Upon a Time in the Middle East was released in 2026.