Kill the Messenger(2014)
Can you keep a national secret?
Kill the Messenger Synopsis
A reporter becomes the target of a vicious smear campaign that drives him to the point of suicide after he exposes the CIA's role in arming Contra rebels in Nicaragua and importing cocaine into California. Based on the true story of journalist Gary Webb.
Kill the Messenger (2014) is a crime, drama, mystery, thriller and history film directed by Michael Cuesta, released on October 9, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Jeremy Renner, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Michael Sheen and Ray Liotta. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 946 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Cuesta
- Writers:
- Peter Landesman, Gary Webb, Nick Schou
- Producers:
- Naomi Despres, Jeremy Renner, Scott Stuber
- Cinematographer:
- Sean Bobbitt
- Composer:
- Nathan Johnson
- Production:
- The Combine, Focus Features, Sierra/Affinity, Bluegrass Films
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $5,200,000
- Status:
- Released
Kill the Messenger (2014) Trailer
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Kill the Messenger Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Kill the Messenger.
Official UK Trailer
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Official Trailer
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I'm Writing The Story
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Biggest Story
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An Eyewitness Account
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Kill the Messenger Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeremy Renner
as Gary Webb
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
as Anna Simons
Michael Sheen
as Fred Weil
Ray Liotta
as John Cullen
Robert Patrick
as Ronny Quail
Andy Garcia
as Norwin Meneses
Paz Vega
as Coral Baca
Michael Kenneth Williams
as Ricky Ross
Rosemarie DeWitt
as Sue Webb
Tim Blake Nelson
as Alan Fenster
Barry Pepper
as Russell Dodson
Oliver Platt
as Jerry Ceppos
Key crew
Directed by Michael Cuesta, written by Peter Landesman, Gary Webb and Nick Schou, produced by Naomi Despres, Jeremy Renner and Scott Stuber.
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Kill the Messenger Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 946 ratings.
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Kill the Messenger – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kill the Messenger online?
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Kill the Messenger (2014) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Kill the Messenger?
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The main cast of Kill the Messenger (2014) includes Jeremy Renner, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Michael Sheen, Ray Liotta and Robert Patrick. The film was directed by Michael Cuesta. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kill the Messenger released?
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Kill the Messenger was released on October 9, 2014 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Kill the Messenger worth watching?
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Kill the Messenger (2014) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 946 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Kill the Messenger?
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