The Messenger (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2015, The Messenger is a drama, horror and mystery film directed by David Blair, running about 95 minutes. “The dead have come calling.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Messenger is the story of Jack’s last melt down: a story of frustration and guilt, love and betrayal, family and blame. Unwillingly becoming embroiled in the unfinished business of Mark, a journalist brutally murdered in the local park and his television presenter wife, Sarah, to whom he’s desperate to say one last goodbye, Jack finds himself getting closer to Sarah, obsessed with passing on Mark’s message. Discovering hidden secrets and lies finally pushes the fragile Jack over the edge but there is hope when his estranged sister, Emma, gets in touch. Jack starts to remember the past they shared together and as the memories come flooding back, he confronts the truth about the death of his father.
Who’s in it. The Messenger stars Robert Sheehan as Jack, Lily Cole as Emma, Joely Richardson as Psychiatrist and David O'Hara as DCI Keane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Messenger has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Messenger page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Messenger tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Messenger (2015)?
- In US, The Messenger is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Messenger worth watching?
- The Messenger holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Messenger?
- The Messenger stars Robert Sheehan, Lily Cole, Joely Richardson, David O'Hara and Tamzin Merchant.
- When was The Messenger released?
- The Messenger was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.