The Message

1976 • 2h 58m •

Adventure Drama Action History

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★ 7.1/10

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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.

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Top Billed Cast

Anthony Quinn

Hamza

Irene Papas

Hind

Michael Ansara

Abu Sufyan

Johnny Sekka

Bilal

Michael Forest

Khalid

Garrick Hagon

Ammar

Nicholas Amer

Suheil

Damien Thomas

Zaid

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2026-08-22

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...