Minamata vs The Message
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.9/10 for Minamata). Minamata is the shorter watch at 1h 55m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 2020). Both are drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Minamata
The Message| Minamata | The Message | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.9/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2020 | 1976 |
| Length | 1h 55m | 3h 26m |
| Genres | Drama, History | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Andrew Levitas | Moustapha Akkad |
| Main cast | Minami, Hiroyuki Sanada, Tadanobu Asano, Bill Nighy, Jun Kunimura | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi |
Synopsis
Minamata
War photographer W. Eugene Smith travels back to Japan where he documents the devastating effect of mercury poisoning in coastal communities.
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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