8.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Message (1976)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.8
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.
Starring Cast
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Islam: Positive
Judaism: Negative
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central subject matter, the historical founding of Islam, is largely apolitical in a contemporary left-right US context, and its narrative focuses on universal themes of faith, justice, and community building without explicitly promoting a modern political ideology.
The movie features a cast that is historically and geographically appropriate for its 7th-century Arabian setting, reflecting the diversity of the region without engaging in explicit DEI-driven recasting of traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on the historical and religious transformation of the period, critiquing the existing social order of that time rather than modern traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays Christians, particularly the Negus of Abyssinia, as just, compassionate, and understanding, offering refuge to early Muslims and demonstrating shared monotheistic values.
The film is a reverent and educational depiction of the early history and message of Islam, presenting its foundational principles, struggles, and adherents with dignity and respect.
The film depicts certain Jewish tribes in Medina as breaking treaties and actively opposing the nascent Muslim community, leading to conflict and their eventual expulsion from the city.
The film 'The Message' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is exclusively focused on the historical and religious events surrounding the advent of Islam, thus rendering the portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements as not applicable.
The film "The Message" is a historical drama depicting the early days of Islam. It does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, as its narrative focuses exclusively on the religious and political events surrounding the birth of Islam in 7th-century Arabia.
The film is a historical drama depicting the early days of Islam, focusing on male figures and battles. While female characters are present, none are depicted engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents using skill, strength, or melee weapons.
The film is a historical drama depicting real figures from early Islamic history. All major historical characters are portrayed on screen with their historically documented genders, without any changes from their established identities.
The film depicts historical Arab figures like Hamza and Hind, portrayed by actors of Mexican-American/Irish and Greek descent, respectively. While not ethnically Arab, these castings are considered shifts in ethnicity or nationality within a broadly similar racial category (e.g., Mediterranean/MENA), rather than a change in broader racial classification.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.9
8.6
Critic Ratings
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