The Messenger

Name: The Messenger
Director: Oren Moverman
Genre: Drama, Romance, War
Released: 2009
Duration: 1 h 53 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Jena Malone, Eamonn Walker, Samantha Morton

The Scars of War Will Last Forever.

20091h 53m6.7(488 votes)

DramaRomanceWar

Synopsis

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 delivere…

The Messenger (2009) is a drama, romance, and war film directed by Oren Moverman. It stars Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, and Jena Malone. The film runs for 1 hour 53 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.7 out of 10 from 488 votes.

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Director

Oren Moverman

Cast

Ben Foster

Will Montgomery

Woody Harrelson

Tony Stone

Jena Malone

Kelly

Eamonn Walker

Stuart Dorsett

Samantha Morton

Olivia Pitterson

Steve Buscemi

Dale Martin

Dale Soules

Cashier

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Is The Messenger Worth Watching?

If you enjoy fans of drama, romance, and war, The Messenger is worth a spot on your watchlist. The surest way to know is to see whether the friends who share your taste actually loved it—that is exactly what FriendsRecommend shows you before you press play.

Frequently Asked Questions About The Messenger

Where can I watch The Messenger?

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Who stars in The Messenger?

The Messenger stars Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Jena Malone, and Eamonn Walker, and was directed by Oren Moverman.

How long is The Messenger?

The Messenger has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes.

When did The Messenger come out?

The Messenger was released in 2009.

What genre is The Messenger?

The Messenger is a drama, romance, and war film.

Is The Messenger worth watching?

The Messenger holds an average audience score of 6.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.