The Messenger (2009)
Overview
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 delivered news of her husband’s death.
Where to watch The Messenger
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, JustWatch TV Plus, Philo, OVID +2 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| Canada | Cineverse | — | — |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | YouTube | YouTube |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Molotov TV | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Sweden | Draken Film | Viaplay, SF Anytime | SF Anytime |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Messenger in 9 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Messenger about?
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 delivered news of her husband’s death. The Messenger is a Drama, Romance, War movie, released on 2009-11-13, runtime 113 minutes.
Is The Messenger worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Messenger 6.7 out of 10 from 508 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Messenger?
In the United States, The Messenger streams on fuboTV, JustWatch TV Plus and Philo and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 6 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Oren Moverman
Cast
- Ben Foster as Will Montgomery
- Woody Harrelson as Tony Stone
- Jena Malone as Kelly
- Eamonn Walker as Stuart Dorsett
- Samantha Morton as Olivia Pitterson
- Steve Buscemi as Dale Martin
- Dale Soules as Cashier
- Stevie Ray Dallimore as Kelly's Father
- Michael Chernus as Alan
- Yaya DaCosta as Monica Washington
- Marceline Hugot as Mrs. Flanigan
- Lindsay Michelle Nader as Claire
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Sources
Details and the 6.7/10 rating from The Messenger on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.