After a tragedy, Sophie attends a summer camp where she encounters some camp bullies. But when Sophie joins the archery team, the girls form a tight squad led by their coach Percy. Along the way, Percy also helps Sophie come to terms with the loss of her mother, in an unexpected and magical way.
In the United States, The Message streams on Angel Studios and Starz, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.
Is The Message worth watching?
58
DecentGoodWatch score
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 5.6).
Is The Message okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Will I feel good after watching The Message?
BleakHopeful
Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.
Is The Message plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (7 of 10) and character depth (5 of 10) more than on its plot.