The Message
1976, English. Directed by Moustapha Akkad.
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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.
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Details
- Released
- 9 March 1976
- Country
- Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, United Kingdom, Lebanon, Kuwait, Morocco
- Written by
- Tawfiq Al-Hakim, Mohammad Ali Maher, A.B. Jawdat El-Sahhar
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $15M
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The Message: quick answers
Is The Message worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 424 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Message?
The Message runs 178 minutes (2h 58m).
Does The Message have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Message. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Message suitable for kids?
The Message is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What movies are like The Message?
If you liked The Message, try The Message, Muhammad: The Messenger of God, Kingdom of Heaven.
Who directed The Message?
The Message (1976) was directed by Moustapha Akkad and stars Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas, Michael Ansara.