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Where to Watch The Messenger(2009)
“The Scars of War Will Last Forever.”
Looking for where to watch The Messenger? You can currently find The Messenger online through fuboTV, Philo, and OVID. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
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.
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The Messenger (2009), directed by Oren Moverman, is a drama film and is available to stream on 19 services in the US. It doesn't yet have widely-aggregated ratings. Released in 2009, it's a 2000s drama that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, and Jena Malone. At 113 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch The Messenger online, the best option is fuboTV for subscribers, and it's also included with Philo, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cineverse, and Cineverse Amazon Channel, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with All Quiet on the Western Front and Braveheart, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — The Messenger isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on fuboTV, Philo, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cineverse, Cineverse Amazon Channel.
- The Messenger is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cineverse, Cineverse Amazon Channel in the US.
- No — The Messenger isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on fuboTV, Philo, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cineverse, Cineverse Amazon Channel.
- Yes — The Messenger is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, Hoopla, YOW.tv, Pluto TV, Plex, Plex Channel, Xumo Play, Tubi, and it's also included with fuboTV, Philo, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cineverse, Cineverse Amazon Channel.
- The Messenger runs 1h 53m (113 minutes total).
- Critic ratings for The Messenger aren't available yet.
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