Messenger of Death
1988, English. Directed by J. Lee Thompson.
What the cops can't do, he will.
A Denver reporter investigates the mass murder of a family of Mormons in rural Colorado.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 107 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Messenger of Death
Messenger of Death is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- J. Lee ThompsonDirector
- Charles BronsonGarret Smith
- Trish Van DevereJastra Watson
- Laurence LuckinbillHomer Foxx
- Daniel BenzaliBarney Doyle
- Marilyn HassettJosephine Fabrizio
- Charles DierkopOrville Beecham
- Jeff CoreyWillis Beecham
- John IrelandZenas Beecham
- Penny PeyserTrudy Pike
- Gene DavisJunior Assassin
- John SolariSenior Assassin
- Jon CedarSaul
Details
- Released
- 16 September 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Paul Jarrico
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $3.1M
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What Messenger of Death is based on
Messenger of Death is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Messenger of Death: quick answers
Is Messenger of Death worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 107 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Messenger of Death?
Messenger of Death runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Messenger of Death have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Messenger of Death. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Messenger of Death parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Messenger of Death is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Messenger of Death on?
Messenger of Death is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Messenger of Death?
If you liked Messenger of Death, try War, 12 Rounds 3: Lockdown, Misdirection.
Who directed Messenger of Death?
Messenger of Death (1988) was directed by J. Lee Thompson and stars Charles Bronson, Trish Van Devere, Laurence Luckinbill.
What is Messenger of Death based on?
Messenger of Death is adapted from a novel.