Kill the Messenger
Directed by Michael Cuesta
A reporter becomes the target of a vicious smear campaign that drives him to the point of suicide after he exposes the CIA's role in arming Contra rebels in Nicaragua and importing cocaine into California. Based on the true story of journalist Gary Webb.
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Top cast
Jeremy Renner
Gary Webb
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Anna Simons
Michael Sheen
Fred Weil
Ray Liotta
John Cullen
Robert Patrick
Ronny Quail
Andy Garcia
Norwin Meneses
Paz Vega
Coral Baca
Michael Kenneth Williams
Ricky Ross
Rosemarie DeWitt
Sue Webb
Tim Blake Nelson
Alan Fenster
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Kill the Messenger online?
As of November 4, 2026, Kill the Messenger is available to stream on YouTube Free in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Kill the Messenger on Netflix?
No — Kill the Messenger is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on YouTube Free instead.
Can I rent or buy Kill the Messenger online?
Yes. In United States, Kill the Messenger can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Kill the Messenger?
As of November 4, 2026, Kill the Messenger is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Russia, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on November 4, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
