The Message (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1976, The Message is a notable film directed by Moustapha Akkad.
What it’s about. In sixth century Mecca, Prophet Mohamed receives his first revelation from God as a messenger. Three years later, he's not alone in his quest and publicly declares his prophecy. Mohamed is fought by Abu Sufian and his wife Hind, rulers of Mecca. Mohamed's followers are hunted and tortured but he continues his calling.
Who’s in it. The Message stars Mahmoud Said as Khalid, Ahmed Marei, Sanaa Gamil and Abdel Warith Assir, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Message has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Message (1976)?
- In US, The Message is available to 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 7.8 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Message?
- The Message stars Mahmoud Said, Ahmed Marei, Sanaa Gamil, Abdel Warith Assir and Abdelazim Abdelhaqq.
- When was The Message released?
- The Message was released in 1976.