Agora vs The Message
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7/10 for Agora). Agora is the shorter watch at 2h 7m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 2009). Both are adventure, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Agora
The Message| Agora | The Message | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2009 | 1976 |
| Length | 2h 7m | 3h 26m |
| Genres | Adventure, Drama, History | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Alejandro Amenábar | Moustapha Akkad |
| Main cast | Amber Rose Revah, Oscar Isaac, Rupert Evans, Michael Lonsdale, Rachel Weisz | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi |
Synopsis
Agora
A historical drama set in Roman Egypt, concerning philosopher Hypatia of Alexandria and her relationship with her slave Davus, who is torn between his love for her and the possibility of gaining his freedom by joining the rising tide of Christianity.
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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