The Damned United vs The Message

The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.2/10 for The Damned United). The Damned United is the shorter watch at 1h 37m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 2009). Both are drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.

The Damned United posterThe Damned United2009 VS The Message posterThe Message1976
The Damned UnitedThe Message
Audience score★ 7.2/10★ 8.5/10
Year20091976
Length1h 37m3h 26m
GenresDrama, HistoryAction, Adventure, Drama, History
CountryUnited KingdomAlgeria
DirectorTom HooperMoustapha Akkad
Main castStephen Graham, Colm Meaney, Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall, Peter McDonaldDamien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi

Synopsis

The Damned United

Taking over Leeds United, Brian Clough's abrasive approach and his clear dislike of the players' dirty style of play make it certain there is going to be friction. Glimpses of his earlier career help explain both his hostility to previous manager Don Revie and how much he is missing right-hand man Peter Taylor.

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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