Where to Watch The Messenger (2009) in the US

What it's about

While on a recent deployment to Iraq, US Army Staff Sergeant Will Montgomery is injured when an improvised explosive device goes off within close proximity to him. He is back in the States recovering from the more serious of those injuries, including one to his eye and leg. He has resumed a sexual relationship with his long time girlfriend Kelly, despite the fact that she is now engaged to another man who Will knows. With the few months Will has left in his enlistment, the army assigns him to the Casualty Notification Team in his area. Not having a background in counseling, psychology or grief management, he is unsure if he is well suited to this job. He is partnered with a career soldier, Captain Tony Stone, who teaches Will the precise protocol involved in the job. Tony tells Will, who quickly learns by on the job experience, that this job has its own dangers. As Will learns to adapt to the range of emotions of the next of kin, he is unprepared for the reaction of Olivia Pitterson, whose husband was killed in Iraq. His initial encounter with Olivia leads to him wanting to get to know her better, which may not be in either her or his best interest. Despite being a recovering alcoholic, the more experienced Tony tries to guide Will as best he can under their collective circumstances.

Cast and crew

Director

Oren Moverman

Writer

Alessandro Camon, Oren Moverman

Starring

Ben Foster, Samantha Morton, Woody Harrelson

Details

Release date

Dec 4, 2009

Language

English, Spanish

Country

United States

Box office

$1,109,660

Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 17 wins & 47 nominations total

Where to Watch The Messenger (2009) in the US — common questions

Where to watch The Messenger in the United States?

The Messenger is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Fandor (HD), fuboTV (HD), OVID, and Philo (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla, Kanopy, and YOW.tv (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.

Can I stream The Messenger or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on Fandor (HD), fuboTV (HD), OVID, and Philo (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.

Can I watch The Messenger for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla, Kanopy, and YOW.tv (HD).