The Messenger (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2009, The Messenger is a drama and romance film directed by Oren Moverman, running about 113 minutes. “The Scars of War Will Last Forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Messenger stars Ben Foster as Will Montgomery, Woody Harrelson as Tony Stone, Jena Malone as Kelly and Eamonn Walker as Stuart Dorsett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Messenger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 (2009)?
- In US, The Messenger is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Messenger?
- The Messenger stars Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Jena Malone, Eamonn Walker and Samantha Morton.
- When was The Messenger released?
- The Messenger was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.