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The Messenger

6.720091h 53mRMovieDramaRomanceWar

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…

DirectorOren Moverman
WritersAlessandro Camon·Oren Moverman
ProducersLawrence Inglee·Zach Miller

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Oren Moverman

BFBen Foster
Ben Foster
Will Montgomery
WHWoody Harrelson
Woody Harrelson
Tony Stone
JMJena Malone
Jena Malone
Kelly
EWEamonn Walker
Eamonn Walker
Stuart Dorsett
SMSamantha Morton
Samantha Morton
Olivia Pitterson
SBSteve Buscemi
Steve Buscemi
Dale Martin
DSDale Soules
Dale Soules
Cashier
SDStevie Ray Dallimore
Stevie Ray Dallimore
Kelly's Father
MCMichael Chernus
Michael Chernus
Alan
YDYaya DaCosta
Yaya DaCosta
Monica Washington
MHMarceline Hugot
Marceline Hugot
Mrs. Flanigan
LN
Lindsay Michelle Nader
Claire

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The Messenger — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Messenger?

The Messenger isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Messenger on Netflix?

No, The Messenger is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Messenger on Amazon Prime Video?

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 The Messenger for free?

The Messenger isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.