Shoot the Messenger (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2006, Shoot the Messenger is a drama film directed by Ngozi Onwurah, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Shoot the Messenger follows one man's painful journey towards self-discovery. On the way he finds both his own attitudes and the expectations of his community challenged.
Who’s in it. Shoot the Messenger stars David Oyelowo as Joseph Pascale, Nikki Amuka-Bird as Heather, Feyi Babalola as Woman #2 and Ariyon Bakare as Elroy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Shoot the Messenger has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shoot the Messenger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shoot the Messenger tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shoot the Messenger (2006)?
- In GB, Shoot the Messenger is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shoot the Messenger worth watching?
- Shoot the Messenger holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shoot the Messenger?
- Shoot the Messenger stars David Oyelowo, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Feyi Babalola, Ariyon Bakare and Jay Byrd.
- When was Shoot the Messenger released?
- Shoot the Messenger was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.