Kill the Messenger (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2014, Kill the Messenger is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Michael Cuesta, running about 112 minutes. “Can you keep a national secret?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A reporter becomes the target of a vicious smear campaign that drives him to the point of suicide after he exposes the CIA's role in arming Contra rebels in Nicaragua and importing cocaine into California. Based on the true story of journalist Gary Webb.
Who’s in it. Kill the Messenger stars Jeremy Renner as Gary Webb, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Anna Simons, Michael Sheen as Fred Weil and Ray Liotta as John Cullen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Kill the Messenger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Kill the Messenger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kill the Messenger tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kill the Messenger (2014)?
- In US, Kill the Messenger is available to 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 Kill the Messenger worth watching?
- Kill the Messenger holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kill the Messenger?
- Kill the Messenger stars Jeremy Renner, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Michael Sheen, Ray Liotta and Robert Patrick.
- When was Kill the Messenger released?
- Kill the Messenger was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.