The Message vs The Railway Man
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.8/10 for The Railway Man). The Railway Man is the shorter watch at 1h 56m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 2013). Both are drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Message
The Railway Man| The Message | The Railway Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 1976 | 2013 |
| Length | 3h 26m | 1h 56m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History | Drama, History |
| Country | Algeria | – |
| Director | Moustapha Akkad | Jonathan Teplitzky |
| Main cast | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi | Sam Reid, Hiroyuki Sanada, Jeremy Irvine, Nicole Kidman, Stellan Skarsgård |
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 Railway Man
A victim from World War II's "Death Railway" sets out to find those responsible for his torture. A true story.
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