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The Messenger

6.720091h 53m14AMovieDramaRomanceWar

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

CineverseCineverseHooplaHoopla
Availability shown for Canada · 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 is streaming on Cineverse and Hoopla in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Messenger on Netflix?

No, The Messenger is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Cineverse and Hoopla.

Is The Messenger on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Messenger isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Cineverse and Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch The Messenger for free?

The Messenger is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.