The Message vs Unit 7
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.1/10 for Unit 7). Unit 7 is the shorter watch at 1h 35m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 2012). Both are action, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Message
Unit 7| The Message | Unit 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.1/10 |
| Year | 1976 | 2012 |
| Length | 3h 26m | 1h 35m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History | Action, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Moustapha Akkad | Alberto Rodríguez |
| Main cast | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi | Mario Casas, José Manuel Poga, Inma Cuesta, Antonio de la Torre, Julián Villagrán |
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.
Unit 7
Angel, a young intelligent and kind, aims to be a police inspector. Rafael instead is an expeditious, forceful and arrogant policeman. Meanwhile, Miguel and Mateo are part of Group 7, a group of rogue cops ready to do anything to achieve their goals.
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