The Message vs The Next Karate Kid
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 5.4/10 for The Next Karate Kid). The Next Karate Kid is the shorter watch at 1h 47m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 1994). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Message
The Next Karate Kid| The Message | The Next Karate Kid | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 5.4/10 |
| Year | 1976 | 1994 |
| Length | 3h 26m | 1h 47m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History | Action, Adventure, Drama, Family |
| Country | Algeria | – |
| Director | Moustapha Akkad | Christopher Cain |
| Main cast | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi | Walton Goggins, Hilary Swank, Pat Morita, Michael Ironside, Rodney Kageyama |
Synopsis
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.
The Next Karate Kid
Mr. Miyagi decides to take Julie, a troubled teenager, under his wing after he learns that she blames herself for her parents' demise and struggles to adjust with her grandmother and fellow pupils.
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