The Messenger vs The Sheriffs of Savage Wells
The Sheriffs of Savage Wells has the higher audience score (9/10 against 6.8/10 for The Messenger). The Sheriffs of Savage Wells is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 1h 53m. The Messenger is the older of the two (2009 against 2026). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Messenger
The Sheriffs of Savage Wells| The Messenger | The Sheriffs of Savage Wells | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.8/10 | ★ 9.0/10 |
| Year | 2009 | 2026 |
| Length | 1h 53m | 1h 30m |
| Genres | Drama, Romance | Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Oren Moverman | John Lyde |
| Main cast | Steve Buscemi, Jena Malone, Gaius Charles, Dale Soules, Eamonn Walker | Danny James, Larry Bagby, Dave Martinez, Camrey Bagley Fox, Conor McGee |
Synopsis
The Messenger
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 Sheriffs of Savage Wells
The eccentric town of Savage Wells is looking for a sheriff. Paisley Bell has done the job before and is ready to prove she can do it again. Cade O’Brien, the most famous sheriff in Wyoming Territory, arrives in town, vying for the job as well. Sparks fly as the sheriffs go head-to-head, and the bantering rivals begin to feel like something more than just competitors. But when violent criminals threaten the people they care about, they’ll have…
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