The Messenger
The Messenger is a 2009 war drama film starring Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Samantha Morton, Steve Buscemi, and Jena Malone. It follows the story of a U.S. Army staff sergeant who, upon returning from the Iraq War, is assigned to the difficult task of informing families of fallen soldiers.
ReleasedNov 13, 2009
Budget$7M
Box Office$2M
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Samantha Morton
Olivia Pitterson
33.0
2
Woody Harrelson
Tony Stone
8.9
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Steve Buscemi
Dale Martin
3.7
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Ben Foster
Will Montgomery
3.3
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Jena Malone
Kelly
2.8
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Merritt Wever
Lara
2.1
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