News of the World vs The Message
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.9/10 for News of the World). News of the World is the shorter watch at 1h 58m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 2020). Both are adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
News of the World
The Message| News of the World | The Message | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.9/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2020 | 1976 |
| Length | 1h 58m | 3h 26m |
| Genres | Adventure, Drama, Western | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | – | Algeria |
| Director | Paul Greengrass | Moustapha Akkad |
| Main cast | Bill Camp, Elizabeth Marvel, Chukwudi Iwuji, Tom Hanks, Ray McKinnon | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi |
Synopsis
News of the World
A Texan traveling across the wild West bringing the news of the world to local townspeople, agrees to help rescue a young girl who was kidnapped.
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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