The Message vs The Smashing Machine
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.8/10 for The Smashing Machine). The Smashing Machine is the shorter watch at 2h 3m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 2025). Both are drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Message
The Smashing Machine| The Message | The Smashing Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 1976 | 2025 |
| Length | 3h 26m | 2h 3m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History | Drama, History |
| Country | Algeria | – |
| Director | Moustapha Akkad | Benny Safdie |
| Main cast | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi | Emily Blunt, Dwayne Johnson, Bas Rutten, Randi Lynne, Andre Tricoteux |
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 Smashing Machine
In the late 1990s, up-and-coming mixed martial artist Mark Kerr aspires to become the greatest fighter in the world. However, he must also battle his opiod dependence and a volatile relationship with his girlfriend Dawn.
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