On the Basis of Sex vs The Message
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.4/10 for On the Basis of Sex). On the Basis of Sex is the shorter watch at 2h 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.
On the Basis of Sex
The Message| On the Basis of Sex | The Message | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.4/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2018 | 1976 |
| Length | 2h | 3h 26m |
| Genres | Drama, History | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | – | Algeria |
| Director | Mimi Leder | Moustapha Akkad |
| Main cast | Justin Theroux, Stephen Root, Kathy Bates, Gary Werntz, Chris Mulkey | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi |
Synopsis
On the Basis of Sex
Young lawyer Ruth Bader Ginsburg teams with her husband Marty to bring a groundbreaking case before the U.S. Court of Appeals and overturn a century of sex discrimination.
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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