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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The Messenger
0.4
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Merritt Wever
Lara
6.3
2
Samantha Morton
Olivia Pitterson
6.2
3
Jeremy Strong
Returning Soldier
5.1
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Woody Harrelson
Tony Stone
4.2
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Steve Buscemi
Dale Martin
3.6
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Fiona Dourif
Returning Soldier's Wife
2.7
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