The Message is streaming on Shahid VIP in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 13 June 2026.
Where to watch The Message
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Moustapha Akkad
- Release date
- 1976-07-30
- Runtime
- 3h 26m
- Language
- Arabic
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Algeria
- Studio
- Filmco International Productions
The Message — trailer
About The Message
The Message is a 1976 movie in the History, Drama and Adventure genres, directed by Moustapha Akkad, starring Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem and Mohamed El Arabi. It has a runtime of 3 hours 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.6/10 from 45 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Message in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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.
Cast
Abdallah Ghaith
Hamza ibn al-Muttalib
Ali Ahmed Salem
Bilal ibn Rabah
Mohamed El Arabi
Ammar ibn Yasir
Mounir Moasery
Djafar ibn Abi Talib
Ahmed Marei
Zayd ibn Harithah
Habib Ageli
Houdhayfa ibn Utba
Hamdy Ghaith
Abou Sufyan ibn Harb
Mona Wassef
Hind bint Utba
Hassan Al-Jundi
Abou al-Hakam
Abd Arabi
Utba
Tayeb Saddiki
Al-Walid ibn Utba
Mahmoud Saeed
Khalid ibn al-Walid
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Message in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream The Message on Shahid VIP. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Is The Message on Netflix?+
The Message is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Shahid VIP.
How long is The Message?+
The Message has a runtime of 3 hours 26 minutes (206 minutes).
Who stars in The Message?+
The Message stars Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi, Mounir Moasery and Ahmed Marei.
When did The Message come out?+
The Message is a 1976 movie directed by Moustapha Akkad.
What genre is The Message?+
The Message is History, Drama, Adventure and Action film.
Who directed The Message?+
The Message was directed by Moustapha Akkad.
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