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The Messenger (2009)

The Scars of War Will Last Forever.

  • Nov 13, 2009
  • 1h 53m
  • R

6.7/10

TMDB user score
508 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Messenger is a 2009 drama and romance film directed by Oren Moverman. Its leading cast includes Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson and Jena Malone. It runs for 1 hour 53 minutes.

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 53 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
6.7/10 from 508 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

The Messenger - Trailer · plays from YouTube

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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
  • Stevie Ray Dallimore Kelly's Father
  • Michael Chernus Alan
  • Yaya DaCosta Monica Washington
  • Marceline Hugot Mrs. Flanigan
  • Lindsay Michelle Nader Claire
  • Gaius Charles Recruiter Brown
  • Brendan Sexton III Recruiter Olson
  • Peter Francis James Dr. Grosso
  • Halley Feiffer Marla Cohen
  • Peter Friedman Mr. Cohen
  • Jeremy Strong Returning Soldier

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