The Message vs Turning Tide
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.2/10 for Turning Tide). Turning Tide is the shorter watch at 1h 37m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 2013). Both are adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| The Message | Turning Tide | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.2/10 |
| Year | 1976 | 2013 |
| Length | 3h 26m | 1h 37m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History | Adventure, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Moustapha Akkad | Christophe Offenstein |
| Main cast | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi | Emmanuelle Bercot, Jose Coronado, Guillaume Canet, François Cluzet, Arly Jover |
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.
Turning Tide
Yann Madec, long-time best mate of Frank Drevil, the star skipper of Global System Insurance, sees his dream come true when he replaces the injured Frank at the last minute for the start of the Vendée Globe. Nine days into the race and leading, Yann is forced to stop in Cape Verde to repair his broken center-board. Back in the race, Yann discovers a stowaway on board, a Senegalese teenager named Moussa. Faced with the risk of disqualification…
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