The Message vs War of the Arrows

The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.3/10 for War of the Arrows). War of the Arrows is the shorter watch at 2h 2m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 2011). Both are action, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.

The Message posterThe Message1976 VS War of the Arrows posterWar of the Arrows2011
The MessageWar of the Arrows
Audience score★ 8.5/10★ 7.3/10
Year19762011
Length3h 26m2h 2m
GenresAction, Adventure, Drama, HistoryAction, Drama, History
CountryAlgeria–
DirectorMoustapha AkkadKim Han-min
Main castDamien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El ArabiJo Woo-jin, Kim Moo-yul, Lee Kyung-young, David Lee, Lee Seung-joon

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.

War of the Arrows

After the death of their father, two siblings are raised by their father's best friend. However, when one gets kidnapped just before her wedding, the other rises against the Manchus.

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