The Messenger
2009, English. Directed by Oren Moverman.
The Scars of War Will Last Forever.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 506 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Messenger
The Messenger is streaming on fuboTV, JustWatch TV Plus, and Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
- Oren MovermanDirector
- Ben FosterWill Montgomery
- Woody HarrelsonTony Stone
- Jena MaloneKelly
- Eamonn WalkerStuart Dorsett
- Samantha MortonOlivia Pitterson
- Steve BuscemiDale Martin
- Dale SoulesCashier
- Stevie Ray DallimoreKelly's Father
- Michael ChernusAlan
- Yaya DaCostaMonica Washington
- Marceline HugotMrs. Flanigan
- Lindsay Michelle NaderClaire
Details
- Released
- 13 November 2009
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Alessandro Camon, Oren Moverman
- Budget
- $6.5M
- Box office
- $1.6M
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The Messenger: quick answers
Is The Messenger worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 506 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Messenger?
The Messenger runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does The Messenger have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Messenger. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Messenger parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Messenger is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Messenger on?
The Messenger is streaming on fuboTV, JustWatch TV Plus, and Philo in India. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Messenger?
If you liked The Messenger, try The Yellow Birds, Jarhead, Green Zone.
Who directed The Messenger?
The Messenger (2009) was directed by Oren Moverman and stars Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Jena Malone.