First Man vs The Message
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7/10 for First Man). First Man is the shorter watch at 2h 21m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 2018). Both are drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| First Man | The Message | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2018 | 1976 |
| Length | 2h 21m | 3h 26m |
| Genres | Drama, History | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Damien Chazelle | Moustapha Akkad |
| Main cast | Shea Whigham, Pablo Schreiber, Cory Michael Smith, Corey Stoll, Patrick Fugit | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi |
Synopsis
First Man
A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.
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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