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      The Message

      PG 1977 3 hr. 0 min. History Drama List
      Reviews 92% 5,000+ Ratings Audience Score In accordance with Islamic law, director Moustapha Akkad's biopic of Mohammad never actually depicts the prophet himself, but rather outlines his story through the lives of certain cardinal figures in his life. Abu Sofyan (Michael Ansara), the leader of Mecca, Mohammad's uncle, Hamza (Anthony Quinn), and others chronicle the persecution of the earliest Muslims, their escape to Medina and their eventual victorious return to Mecca under the prophet's leadership. Read More Read Less

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      Wassim D WoW what a great movie. Respectful in every way and to this day it's the only movie made about the birth of Islam. I think someone should try it again in 4k 🙂 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/07/24 Full Review Alec B Unique in some obvious respects but ultimately it is just another stuffy religious epic. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/10/24 Full Review Zainedeen J Amazing movie about Islam and the Prophet. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/08/23 Full Review Sagal D I never thought I would be interested in a 1970's film but I was very wrong! This movie made me see Islam for the amazing kind pro-feminist it represents. I really wish more people would watch this and read the Quran and understand Islam for what it is. Amazing! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/07/23 Full Review Mahdi B This is one of the greatest movie's ever made. The movie is very respectful and I think that it dose what it should do. The Prophet is well done, and not shown as he shouldn't be. The movie is very well written and the characters are well done, it is very iconic and is truly an epic movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/30/23 Full Review MALDING D This movie was very halal mode, approved Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/09/22 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Ruth Batchelor Los Angeles Free Press It's obvious that no expense was spared to bring the messenger's message to the big screen with all the blood and thunder, color and pagentry a man like Mohammad deserves. Oct 23, 2019 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews A religious epic that Hollywood tries to do for Islam what it did for Christianity. Rated: B Aug 12, 2011 Full Review John A. Nesbit Old School Reviews ...the fact that this is the only substantial film about Mohammed and Islam makes Akkad's film worthwhile viewing. Rated: B Sep 3, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis In accordance with Islamic law, director Moustapha Akkad's biopic of Mohammad never actually depicts the prophet himself, but rather outlines his story through the lives of certain cardinal figures in his life. Abu Sofyan (Michael Ansara), the leader of Mecca, Mohammad's uncle, Hamza (Anthony Quinn), and others chronicle the persecution of the earliest Muslims, their escape to Medina and their eventual victorious return to Mecca under the prophet's leadership.
      Director
      Moustapha Akkad
      Rating
      PG
      Genre
      History, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      May 22, 2017
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