The Message (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1976, The Message is an action, drama, adventure and history film directed by Moustapha Akkad, running about 178 minutes. “For the first time... the vast, spectacular drama that changed the world!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Handsomely-mounted historical epic concerns the birth of the Islamic faith and the story of the prophet Mohammed.
Who’s in it. The Message stars Anthony Quinn as Hamza, Irene Papas as Hind, Michael Ansara as Abu Sofyan and Johnny Sekka as Bilal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Message has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $15M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shahid VIP and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Message page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Message tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Message (1976)?
- In US, The Message is available to stream on Shahid VIP, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Message worth watching?
- The Message holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Message?
- The Message stars Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas, Michael Ansara, Johnny Sekka and Michael Forest.
- When was The Message released?
- The Message was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 178 minutes.