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
1.1
Top Cast
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1
Woody Harrelson
Tony Stone
25.6
2
Steve Buscemi
Dale Martin
6.1
3
Samantha Morton
Olivia Pitterson
5.3
4
Jeremy Strong
Returning Soldier
4.0
5
Jena Malone
Kelly
3.2
6
Ben Foster
Will Montgomery
2.9
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