Eddie the Eagle vs The Message
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.2/10 for Eddie the Eagle). Eddie the Eagle is the shorter watch at 1h 46m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 2016). Both are adventure, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Eddie the Eagle
The Message| Eddie the Eagle | The Message | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2016 | 1976 |
| Length | 1h 46m | 3h 26m |
| Genres | Adventure, Comedy, Drama, History | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Dexter Fletcher | Moustapha Akkad |
| Main cast | Mark Benton, Tim McInnerny, Christopher Walken, Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi |
Synopsis
Eddie the Eagle
The feel-good story of Michael 'Eddie' Edwards, an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself—even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach, Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics.
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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