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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

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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 fuboTV, JustWatch TV Plus and Philo in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Messenger on Netflix?

No, The Messenger is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on fuboTV and JustWatch TV Plus.

Is The Messenger on Amazon Prime Video?

The Messenger isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Messenger for free?

The Messenger is available to stream free (with ads) on JustWatch TV Free and Kanopy in United States.