1492: Conquest of Paradise vs The Message

The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.3/10 for 1492: Conquest of Paradise). 1492: Conquest of Paradise is the shorter watch at 2h 34m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 1992). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.

1492: Conquest of Paradise poster1492: Conquest of Paradise1992 VS The Message posterThe Message1976
1492: Conquest of ParadiseThe Message
Audience score★ 6.3/10★ 8.5/10
Year19921976
Length2h 34m3h 26m
GenresAction, Adventure, Drama, HistoryAction, Adventure, Drama, History
Country–Algeria
DirectorRidley ScottMoustapha Akkad
Main castKevin Dunn, Mark Margolis, Armand Assante, Tchéky Karyo, Loren DeanDamien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi

Synopsis

1492: Conquest of Paradise

1492: Conquest of Paradise depicts Christopher Columbus’ discovery of The New World and his effect on the indigenous people.

The Message

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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