The Messenger (2009) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

2009 · Film · ★ 6.8

The Messenger poster

Released in 2009, The Messenger is a drame and romance film directed by Oren Moverman, running about 113 minutes. “Le vrai combat les attend” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Une jeune tête brûlée de l’armée doit réorienter sa carrière militaire suite à une blessure de guerre. Il intègre une cellule méconnue, chargée d’annoncer aux familles la mort des victimes tombées au combat. Formé par un vieux routier de cette discipline, il va découvrir que la mission est en réalité bien plus difficile que tout ce qu’il a connu au front...

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 États-Unis 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 Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch The Messenger (2009)?
In États-Unis, 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 drame 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.