The Messenger(2009)
“The Scars of War Will Last Forever.”
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.
Director
Oren Moverman
Studio
Oscilloscope
Budget
$7M
Revenue
$2M
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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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
1h 53m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$7M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Oscilloscope
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Where can I watch The Messenger?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Messenger (2009).
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.
Who directed The Messenger?▼
The Messenger was directed by Oren Moverman and released in 2009. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is The Messenger?▼
The Messenger has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
Who stars in The Messenger?▼
The cast of The Messenger includes Ben Foster as Will Montgomery, Woody Harrelson as Tony Stone, Jena Malone as Kelly, Eamonn Walker as Stuart Dorsett, Samantha Morton as Olivia Pitterson and more.
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