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The MessengerOverview and Synopsis

  • The Messenger
  • Opened November 13, 2009 | Runtime:1 hr. 45 min.
  • R
    language and some sexual content/nudity
  • Ben Foster stars as Will Montgomery, a U.S. Army officer who has just returned home from a tour in Iraq and is assigned to the Army’s Casualty Notification service. Partnered with fellow officer Tony Stone (Woody Harrelson) to bear the bad news to Read More
  • Cast: Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Samantha Morton, Jena Malone, Steve Buscemi, Eamonn Walker
  • Director: Oren Moverman
  • Genres: Psychological Drama, War Drama, Drama

The Messenger Movie Photos

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  • Woody Harrelson as Tony Stone and Ben Foster as Will Montgomery in "The Messenger."
  • Woody Harrelson as Tony Stone and Ben Foster as Will Montgomery in "The Messenger."
  • Ben Foster as Will Montgomery in "The Messenger."

The Messenger Special Event Photos

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  • Ben Foster at the New York premiere of "The Messenger."
  • Ben Foster and Woody Harrelson at the New York premiere of "The Messenger."
  • Ben Foster, David Blaine and Woody Harrelson at the New York premiere of "The Messenger."

The Messenger Recent Fan Reviews

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  • Powerful, important film
    by houseofdny

    Penetrating look at the war told from the view of those who inform families their loved ones have been killed in action. Winning performances by Foster and Morton, and the many humorous lines...Read More

  • Amazingly touching movie
    by movies-4-me

    The Messenger is a procedural study in how the U.S. Armed Forces notifies the families of relatives (normally sons and daughters) who have died in the service of their countries. In this case, Will...Read More

  • The Messenger
    by elainelarson

    Unbelievably moving and compelling. A must-see that grips and holds....Read More

  • Really powerful!
    by TopBilling

    Loved this - for such an emotional topic, the Messenger is a truly entertaining movie, thanks to great performances by Harrelson and Foster...Read More

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The Messenger Critic Reviews

  • "a moving drama that takes a home-front look at the collateral damage of our current desert wars. " Los Angeles Times

    - Betsy Sharkey

  • "This is a wholly different look at the fallout of the Iraq War and its effect on soldiers and civilians. It is also a gentle portrait of grief, friendship and solace." USA Today

    - Claudia Puig

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