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The Message

The Message

★ 7,1 /10 (426 Votes)
1976 EN 178 min

Overview

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.

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Release date

09/03/1976

Votes

426

Popularity

2.2

For the first time... the vast, spectacular drama that changed the world!

Status

Released

Language

EN

Runtime

178 min

Budget

$10,000,000

Revenue

$15,000,000

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WilhelmVO

2026-08-22

⭐ 2

If you asked me to build a brick wall but my main hand has to be cuffed to a post and I'd have to stretch my other hand to barely reach the wall... I would tell you you're crazy and not build anything. And yet that's what The Message is. I have absolutely no doubt in my mind but this movie is made with the utmost respect for the source material and the religion as a whole. I have no doubt that it is as accurate as it could possible be. But when you show me a three hour movie that's all about hearsay about what Mohammed just said and did and expect me to like it... I'm sorry but this just doesn…

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