The Messenger
Directed by Oren Moverman
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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Top cast
Ben Foster
Will Montgomery
Woody Harrelson
Tony Stone
Jena Malone
Kelly
Eamonn Walker
Stuart Dorsett
Samantha Morton
Olivia Pitterson
Steve Buscemi
Dale Martin
Dale Soules
Cashier
Stevie Ray Dallimore
Kelly's Father
Michael Chernus
Alan
Yaya DaCosta
Monica Washington
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Messenger online?
As of September 20, 2026, The Messenger is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cineverse, Cineverse Amazon Channel, Pluto TV, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV, Kanopy, Hoopla, and YOW.tv in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is The Messenger on Netflix?
No — The Messenger is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on fuboTV, Philo, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cineverse, Cineverse Amazon Channel, Pluto TV, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV, Kanopy, Hoopla, and YOW.tv instead.
Can I rent or buy The Messenger online?
Yes. In United States, 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 The Messenger?
As of September 20, 2026, The Messenger is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, Spain, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 20, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
