Kickboxer: Vengeance vs The Message

The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 5.1/10 for Kickboxer: Vengeance). Kickboxer: Vengeance is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 2016). Both are action, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Kickboxer: Vengeance posterKickboxer: Vengeance2016 VS The Message posterThe Message1976
Kickboxer: VengeanceThe Message
Audience score★ 5.1/10★ 8.5/10
Year20161976
Length1h 30m3h 26m
GenresAction, DramaAction, Adventure, Drama, History
Country–Algeria
DirectorJohn StockwellMoustapha Akkad
Main castJean-Claude Van Damme, Dave Bautista, T.J. Storm, Sam Medina, Sara Malakul LaneDamien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi

Synopsis

Kickboxer: Vengeance

Eric and Kurt Sloane are the descendants of a well-known Venice, California-based family of martial artists. Kurt has always been in older brother, Eric's shadow, as he lacks the instincts needed to become a champion. Against Kurt's concerns, Eric accepts a paid offer and travels to Thailand to challenge the Muay Thai champion Tong Po and fails with dire consequences. Kurt sets out for revenge. He trains with his brother's mentor, Master…

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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