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The Message

1976 · 206 min

A sweeping, reverent historical epic that immerses you in a pivotal spiritual struggle with measured grandeur and emotional gravity.

Directed by
Moustapha Akkad
Genres
History, Drama, Adventure
Starring
Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Muhammad al-Arabi
Overview
In sixth-century Mecca, Prophet Muhammad receives his first revelation from God as a messenger. Three years later, he's not alone in his quest and publicly declares his prophecy. Muhammad is fought by Abu Sufian and his wife Hind, rulers of Mecca. Muhammad's followers are hunted and tortured but he continues his calling.

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Directed by
Moustapha Akkad
Genres
History, Drama, Adventure
Starring
Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Muhammad al-Arabi
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Tone
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • faith
  • power
  • survival
  • justice
  • betrayal
Places
  • wilderness
  • small town
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • ensemble
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror1
Humour1
Realism8
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness4
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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Details

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Cinematography
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206 min
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Algeria, Kuwait, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Morocco, Saudi Arabia
Languages
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