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MOVIE

The Message

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

★ 7.1 1976 178 min PG AdventureDramaActionHistory

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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The Message in its release era

Released in 1976, The Message sits inside the 1970s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release
1976-03-09
Rating
PG
TMDB score
7.1/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, United Kingdom, Lebanon
Studio
Filmco International Productions, Falcon International Productions
Topicsmiddle eastmuslimislamreligionmuhammadarabmeccamonotheism

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