Kill the Messenger
2014, English. Directed by Michael Cuesta.
Can you keep a national secret?
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 957 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Michael CuestaDirector
- Jeremy RennerGary Webb
- Mary Elizabeth WinsteadAnna Simons
- Michael SheenFred Weil
- Ray LiottaJohn Cullen
- Robert PatrickRonny Quail
- Andy GarciaNorwin Meneses
- Paz VegaCoral Baca
- Michael Kenneth WilliamsRicky Ross
- Rosemarie DeWittSue Webb
- Tim Blake NelsonAlan Fenster
- Barry PepperRussell Dodson
- Oliver PlattJerry Ceppos
Details
- Released
- 9 October 2014
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Peter Landesman
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $5.2M
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Kill the Messenger: quick answers
Is Kill the Messenger worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 957 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Kill the Messenger?
Kill the Messenger runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Kill the Messenger have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Kill the Messenger. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Kill the Messenger suitable for kids?
Kill the Messenger is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Kill the Messenger?
If you liked Kill the Messenger, try A Walk Among the Tombstones, Driven, Crisis.
Who directed Kill the Messenger?
Kill the Messenger (2014) was directed by Michael Cuesta and stars Jeremy Renner, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Michael Sheen.