The Captain vs The Message
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7/10 for The Captain). The Captain is the shorter watch at 1h 51m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 2019). Both are adventure movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Captain
The Message| The Captain | The Message | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2019 | 1976 |
| Length | 1h 51m | 3h 26m |
| Genres | Adventure | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Andrew Lau Wai-Keung | Moustapha Akkad |
| Main cast | Zhang Hanyu, Ou Hao, Du Jiang, Yuan Quan, Zhang Tian'ai | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi |
Synopsis
The Captain
Based on the true story of a pilot who had to ensure the safety of 128 passengers and crew members on the plane when its windshield became damaged mid-flight. The incident is regarded as one of the miracles in aviation history.
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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