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Kill the Messenger

6.620141h 52mRMovieCrimeDramaMystery

A reporter becomes the target of a vicious smear campaign that drives him to the point of suicide after he exposes the CIA's role in arming Contra rebels in Nicaragua and importing cocaine into California. Based on the true story of journalist Gary Webb.

DirectorMichael Cuesta
WriterPeter Landesman
ProducersPamela Abdy·Peter Landesman

Where to watch

StanStan
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michael Cuesta

JRJeremy Renner
Jeremy Renner
Gary Webb
MWMary Elizabeth Winstead
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Anna Simons
MSMichael Sheen
Michael Sheen
Fred Weil
RLRay Liotta
Ray Liotta
John Cullen
RPRobert Patrick
Robert Patrick
Ronny Quail
AGAndy Garcia
Andy Garcia
Norwin Meneses
PVPaz Vega
Paz Vega
Coral Baca
MWMichael Kenneth Williams
Michael Kenneth Williams
Ricky Ross
RDRosemarie DeWitt
Rosemarie DeWitt
Sue Webb
TNTim Blake Nelson
Tim Blake Nelson
Alan Fenster
BPBarry Pepper
Barry Pepper
Russell Dodson
OPOliver Platt
Oliver Platt
Jerry Ceppos

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Kill the Messenger — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Kill the Messenger?

Kill the Messenger is streaming on Stan in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fetch TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Kill the Messenger on Netflix?

No, Kill the Messenger is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Stan.

Is Kill the Messenger on Amazon Prime Video?

Kill the Messenger isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Kill the Messenger for free?

Kill the Messenger is available on Stan in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Kill the Messenger based on a true story?

Yes — Kill the Messenger is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).