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Once Upon a Time in the Middle East (2026): movie guide
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East (2026) is a Drama, War running about 141 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 8.9/10 from 59 votes. Notable cast includes Shen Teng, Jiang Qiming, Omar Sherif, Aarif Rahman. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2026-08-08
- Runtime: 141 min
- TMDB: 8.9/10
- Genres: Drama, War
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2026-08-08
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What is Once Upon a Time in the Middle East about?
Seeking a fresh start, chef Xu Fu travels to the Middle East to support his family and repay his debts. Alongside restaurant manager Ma Junsheng, he transforms the struggling Dragon Restaurant into a thriving business. But when war engulfs the city, their hard-won success is shattered and the restaurant becomes a refuge for those caught in the conflict. As danger closes in, Xu Fu must risk everything to protect his newfound community and preserve a small beacon of hope amid the devastation.
Cast highlights
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East features Shen Teng, Jiang Qiming, Omar Sherif, Aarif Rahman, Sherif Sabry, Ahmed Salim. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2026-08-08. Runtime: 141 minutes. TMDB score: 8.9/10 (59 votes). Genres: Drama, War. Original language: zh. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Once Upon a Time in the Middle East?
- Once Upon a Time in the Middle East is listed as Drama, War on TMDB.
- How long is Once Upon a Time in the Middle East?
- Once Upon a Time in the Middle East runs about 141 minutes.
- Who stars in Once Upon a Time in the Middle East?
- Cast highlights include Shen Teng, Jiang Qiming, Omar Sherif, Aarif Rahman, Sherif Sabry, Ahmed Salim.
- Does Cinema Box stream Once Upon a Time in the Middle East?
