The Messenger (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1986, The Messenger is an action and drama film directed by Fred Williamson, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. When his girlfriend dies of a drug overdose, a former Green Beret decides to take vengeance on the drug gangs responsible for her death.
Who’s in it. The Messenger stars Fred Williamson as Jake Sebastian Turner, Christopher Connelly as FBI Agent Parker, Cameron Mitchell as Police Capt. Carter and Val Avery as Clark, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Messenger has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Messenger (1986)?
- In US, The Messenger is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. 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 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Messenger?
- The Messenger stars Fred Williamson, Christopher Connelly, Cameron Mitchell, Val Avery and Joe Spinell.
- When was The Messenger released?
- The Messenger was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.