Kill the Messenger

Can you keep a national secret?

20141h 52m6.6(947 votes)

CrimeDramaMysteryThrillerHistory

Synopsis

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.

Kill the Messenger (2014) is a crime, drama, mystery, thriller, and history film directed by Michael Cuesta. It stars Jeremy Renner, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Michael Sheen. The film runs for 1 hour 52 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.6 out of 10 from 947 votes.

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Director

Michael Cuesta

Cast

Jeremy Renner

Gary Webb

Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Anna Simons

Michael Sheen

Fred Weil

Ray Liotta

John Cullen

Robert Patrick

Ronny Quail

Andy Garcia

Norwin Meneses

Paz Vega

Coral Baca

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Where can I watch Kill the Messenger?

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Who stars in Kill the Messenger?

Kill the Messenger stars Jeremy Renner, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Michael Sheen, and Ray Liotta, and was directed by Michael Cuesta.

How long is Kill the Messenger?

Kill the Messenger has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes.

When did Kill the Messenger come out?

Kill the Messenger was released in 2014.

What genre is Kill the Messenger?

Kill the Messenger is a crime, drama, mystery, thriller, and history film.

Is Kill the Messenger worth watching?

Kill the Messenger holds an average audience score of 6.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.