The Messenger(2009)
The Scars of War Will Last Forever.
The Messenger Synopsis
Will Montgomery, a U.S. Army Staff Sergeant who has returned home from Iraq, is assigned to the Army’s Casualty Notification service. Montgomery is partnered with Captain Tony Stone, to give notice to the families of fallen soldiers. The Sergeant is drawn to Olivia Pitterson, to whom he has delivered news of her husband’s death.
The Messenger (2009) is a drama, romance and war film directed by Oren Moverman, released on November 13, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Jena Malone and Eamonn Walker. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 498 ratings.
- Director:
- Oren Moverman
- Writers:
- Alessandro Camon, Oren Moverman
- Producers:
- Lawrence Inglee, Zach Miller, Mark Gordon
- Cinematographer:
- Bobby Bukowski
- Composer:
- Nathan Larson
- Production:
- Oscilloscope
- Budget:
- $6,500,000
- Revenue:
- $1,595,417
- Status:
- Released
The Messenger (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Messenger before you stream it.
The Messenger Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ben Foster
as Will Montgomery
Woody Harrelson
as Tony Stone
Jena Malone
as Kelly
Eamonn Walker
as Stuart Dorsett
Samantha Morton
as Olivia Pitterson
Steve Buscemi
as Dale Martin
Dale Soules
as Cashier
Stevie Ray Dallimore
as Kelly's Father
Michael Chernus
as Alan
Yaya DaCosta
as Monica Washington
Marceline Hugot
as Mrs. Flanigan
- Lindsay Michelle Nader
Lindsay Michelle Nader
as Claire
Key crew
Directed by Oren Moverman, written by Alessandro Camon and Oren Moverman, produced by Lawrence Inglee, Zach Miller and Mark Gordon.
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The Messenger Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 498 ratings.
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The Messenger – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Messenger online?
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The Messenger (2009) is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cineverse and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Messenger?
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The main cast of The Messenger (2009) includes Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Jena Malone, Eamonn Walker and Samantha Morton. The film was directed by Oren Moverman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Messenger released?
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The Messenger was released on November 13, 2009 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is The Messenger worth watching?
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The Messenger (2009) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 498 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Messenger?
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Yes. The official The Messenger trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.