The Messenger (2009)

The Scars of War Will Last Forever.

The Messenger (2009) poster

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
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 113 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Nathan Larson
Cinematography: Bobby Bukowski
Editing: Alex Hall
Production: Oscilloscope
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Budget: $7M
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en

Keywords

bereavement, wounded, soldier, iraq war, casualty of war, war widow

Trailer

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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 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.
Who stars in The Messenger?
The Messenger stars Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Jena Malone, Eamonn Walker, Samantha Morton, Steve Buscemi.
How long is The Messenger?
The Messenger has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
What genre is The Messenger?
The Messenger is a Drama, Romance film.
What is the budget of The Messenger?
The Messenger had a budget of $7M.
How much did The Messenger gross?
The Messenger grossed $2M worldwide.
Where was The Messenger produced?
The Messenger was produced in United States of America.