Birth of the Dragon vs The Message
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 5.8/10 for Birth of the Dragon). Birth of the Dragon is the shorter watch at 1h 43m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 2017). Both are action, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Birth of the Dragon
The Message| Birth of the Dragon | The Message | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.8/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2017 | 1976 |
| Length | 1h 43m | 3h 26m |
| Genres | Action, Drama | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | China | Algeria |
| Director | George Nolfi | Moustapha Akkad |
| Main cast | Billy Magnussen, Terry Chen, Ron Yuan, Lillian Lim, Wu Yue | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi |
Synopsis
Birth of the Dragon
Set against the backdrop of San Francisco’s Chinatown, this cross-cultural biopic chronicles Bruce Lee’s emergence as a martial-arts superstar after his legendary secret showdown with fellow martial artist Wong Jack Man.
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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