Noah film angers another religious group

Muslims and Christians might have their differences but they are united on one thing - they don't like Russell Crowe's new film Noah.

Islamic Sunni authorities in Egypt say the blockbuster Hollywood biblical epic starring the Australian actor violates Islam by portraying a prophet and have called for it to be banned.

It comes after a US survey found a majority of Christians were unhappy about the film.

The movie is set to premiere in Egypt on March 26, but the Al-Azhar institute says the film should not be screened.

Portraying a prophet "contradicts the stature of prophets and messengers ... and antagonise the faithful", it said in a statement.

A recent US survey found 98 per cent of religious audiences weren't happy with Hollywood's decision to put the Old Testament story on the big screen.

After that, Crowe took to Twitter to try to convince Pope Francis to see the controversial film.

But the movie does have at least one fan in the form of Icelandic singer Bjork, who's decided to turn the film's March 18 premiere in Reykjavik into a charity concert for the environment.

The reclusive singer will headline the event at Harpa in Reykjavik with Lykke Li, Of Monsters & Men and Patti Smith on the bill for the post-premiere gig.

The Paramount film, also starring Anthony Hopkins as Noah's grandfather Methuselah, is directed by Darren Aronofsky.

The film reportedly had a budget of $125 million. Its release poster features an axe-wielding Crowe at sea looking over a raging storm.