The Messenger (2009)
Movie 1h 53m ★ 6.8/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Dating from 2009, The Messenger sits in the drama and romance corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Oren Moverman. The cast includes Steve Buscemi, Jena Malone and Gaius Charles. The running time is 1h 53m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.8 out of 10.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Oren MovermanDirector
- Steve Buscemias Dale Martin
- Jena Maloneas Kelly
- Gaius Charlesas Recruiter Brown
- Dale Soulesas Cashier
- Eamonn Walkeras Stuart Dorsett
- Ben Fosteras Will Montgomery
- Yaya DaCostaas Monica Washington
- Woody Harrelsonas Tony Stone
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Questions about The Messenger
- What genre is The Messenger?
- The Messenger is categorised as Drama, Romance.
- Who stars in The Messenger?
- Steve Buscemi, Jena Malone, Gaius Charles, Dale Soules, Eamonn Walker appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Messenger?
- Oren Moverman directed The Messenger.
- How long is The Messenger?
- The Messenger runs for 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- Is The Messenger worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Messenger?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
