On the Road vs The Message
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 5.6/10 for On the Road). On the Road is the shorter watch at 2h 22m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 2012). Both are adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| On the Road | The Message | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.6/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2012 | 1976 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 3h 26m |
| Genres | Adventure, Drama | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | Brazil | Algeria |
| Director | Walter Salles | Moustapha Akkad |
| Main cast | Elisabeth Moss, Alice Braga, Terrence Howard, Garrett Hedlund, Amy Adams | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi |
Synopsis
On the Road
Dean and Sal are the portrait of the Beat Generation. Their search for "It" results in a fast paced, energetic roller coaster ride with highs and lows throughout the U.S.
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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