Where to watch The Messenger(2009)
In the United States, The Messenger is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, OVID, Fandor, and Cineverse. It's also free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, Plex Channel, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and YOW.tv. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream The Messenger
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
fuboTV
Philo
OVID
Fandor
Cineverse
Free
Kanopy
Hoopla
Pluto TV
Plex
Plex Channel
Xumo Play
Tubi TV
YOW.tv
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
The Messenger plot summary
The Scars of War Will Last Forever.
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.
Details
- Release date
- November 13, 2009
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, War
- Directed by
- Oren Moverman
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.7 / 10 · 502 votes
The Messenger trailer
Cast
Ben FosterWill Montgomery
Woody HarrelsonTony Stone
Jena MaloneKelly
Eamonn WalkerStuart Dorsett
Samantha MortonOlivia Pitterson
Steve BuscemiDale Martin
Dale SoulesCashier
Stevie Ray DallimoreKelly's Father
Michael ChernusAlan
Yaya DaCostaMonica Washington
FAQ
Where can I watch The Messenger?
In the United States, The Messenger is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, OVID, Fandor, and Cineverse. It's also free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, Plex Channel, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and YOW.tv. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The Messenger?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is The Messenger?
The Messenger runs 1h 53m (113 minutes).
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