The Boys in the Boat vs The Message
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.2/10 for The Boys in the Boat). The Boys in the Boat is the shorter watch at 2h 4m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 2023). Both are drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Boys in the Boat
The Message| The Boys in the Boat | The Message | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2023 | 1976 |
| Length | 2h 4m | 3h 26m |
| Genres | Drama, History | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | – | Algeria |
| Director | George Clooney | Moustapha Akkad |
| Main cast | Chris Diamantopoulos, Joel Edgerton, James Wolk, Courtney Henggeler, Callum Turner | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi |
Synopsis
The Boys in the Boat
The triumphant underdog story of the University of Washington men's rowing team, who stunned the world by competing at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
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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