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The Messenger

1986Movie1 h 35 min

Drama
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5

Summary

When his wife is killed by hitmen, a former Green Beret takes vengeance on the drug gangs responsible for her death.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Fred Williamson
Written by
Fred Williamson, Anthony Wisdom, Brian Johnson
Produced by
Fred Williamson, Pierluigi Ciriaci
Music by
William Stuckey

Everyone

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Facts

December 1, 1986 · 1 h 35 min · Violence, Drug Use, Strong Language

Released
December 1, 1986
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Violence, Drug Use, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Italy, United States
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream The Messenger?"

Questions about The Messenger

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Messenger?

PlexPrimeThe RokuShout! FactoryTubi TV

In the United States, The Messenger streams on Prime and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Messenger worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 4.5).

Will I feel good after watching The Messenger?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.