The First King vs The Message

The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.1/10 for The First King). The First King is the shorter watch at 2h 3m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 2019). Both are drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.

The First King posterThe First King2019 VS The Message posterThe Message1976
The First KingThe Message
Audience score★ 7.1/10★ 8.5/10
Year20191976
Length2h 3m3h 26m
GenresDrama, HistoryAction, Adventure, Drama, History
Country––
DirectorMatteo RovereMoustapha Akkad
Main castTania Garribba, Alessandro Borghi, Massimiliano Rossi, Fiorenzo Mattu, Fabrizio RongioneDamien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi

Synopsis

The First King

Romulus and Remus, two shepherds and loyal brothers, end up taking part to a journey that will lead one of them to be the founder of the greatest nation ever seen. However, the fate of the chosen one will pass from killing his own brother.

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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