The Messenger
"The Scars of War Will Last Forever."
Originally released in 2009. The Messenger is a drama/romance film. directed by Oren Moverman.
Starring Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, and Jena Malone
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 delivered news of her husband’s death.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 13, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (464 votes)
Budget
$6.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.6M
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,500,000
- Revenue
- $1,595,417
Production Companies
- Oscilloscope
Frequently Asked Questions
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 noti...
Who directed The Messenger?
The Messenger was directed by Oren Moverman.
How long is The Messenger?
The Messenger has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was The Messenger released?
The Messenger was released on November 13, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Messenger?
The main cast of The Messenger includes Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Jena Malone, Eamonn Walker, Samantha Morton.
Is The Messenger worth watching?
The Messenger has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 464 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.