The Message vs The Post
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7/10 for The Post). The Post is the shorter watch at 1h 56m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 2017). Both are drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Message
The Post| The Message | The Post | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 1976 | 2017 |
| Length | 3h 26m | 1h 56m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History | Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Moustapha Akkad | Steven Spielberg |
| Main cast | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi | Bob Odenkirk, Alison Brie, Matthew Rhys, Bruce Greenwood, Zach Woods |
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 Post
A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country's first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between journalist and government. Inspired by true events.
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