Gladiator vs The Message
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 8.2/10 for Gladiator). Gladiator is the shorter watch at 2h 35m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 2000). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Gladiator
The Message| Gladiator | The Message | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2000 | 1976 |
| Length | 2h 35m | 3h 26m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Ridley Scott | Moustapha Akkad |
| Main cast | Tommy Flanagan, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi |
Synopsis
Gladiator
After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.
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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