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The Messenger (2009): movie guide
The Messenger (2009) is a Drama, Romance, War running about 113 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.7/10 from 509 votes. Notable cast includes Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Jena Malone, Eamonn Walker. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2009-11-13
- Runtime: 113 min
- TMDB: 6.7/10
- Genres: Drama, Romance, War
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2009-11-13
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What is The Messenger about?
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 Sergeant is drawn to Olivia Pitterson, to whom he has delivered news of her husband’s death.
Cast highlights
The Messenger features Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Jena Malone, Eamonn Walker, Samantha Morton, Steve Buscemi. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2009-11-13. Runtime: 113 minutes. TMDB score: 6.7/10 (509 votes). Genres: Drama, Romance, War. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover The Messenger on Cinema Box
Cinema Box is a movie and TV discovery app for Android. Use it to browse The Messenger, watch official trailers when available, save titles to your list, and plan what to watch — without hosting or streaming full films.
Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Messenger?
- The Messenger is listed as Drama, Romance, War on TMDB.
- How long is The Messenger?
- The Messenger runs about 113 minutes.
- Who stars in The Messenger?
- Cast highlights include Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Jena Malone, Eamonn Walker, Samantha Morton, Steve Buscemi.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Messenger?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Messenger?
- Open the The Messenger page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
