The Message vs Victoria & Abdul
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.9/10 for Victoria & Abdul). Victoria & Abdul is the shorter watch at 1h 52m 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
Victoria & Abdul| The Message | Victoria & Abdul | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.9/10 |
| Year | 1976 | 2017 |
| Length | 3h 26m | 1h 52m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History | Drama, History |
| Country | Algeria | India |
| Director | Moustapha Akkad | Stephen Frears |
| Main cast | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi | Adeel Akhtar, Olivia Williams, Ali Fazal, Eddie Izzard, Michael Gambon |
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.
Victoria & Abdul
Queen Victoria strikes up an unlikely friendship with a young Indian clerk named Abdul Karim.
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