The Messenger fingerprintHigh energy, light on feelings.
Brutally violent and thrilling
Fast from start to finish.
Melancholic and cathartic
Some dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind
Solid, not remarkable
Functional look and sound
Brutally violent and thrilling
Fast from start to finish.
The Messenger is brutally violent, thrilling, and fast-paced.
Melancholic and cathartic
Emotionally, it's melancholic and cathartic.
Some dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some dark humor.
Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind
Its world is built around everyday modern life, crime, and the mind.
Solid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
Functional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
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The Messenger is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 4.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
Content advisories: violence, drug use, and strong language.
1 h 35 min
The Messenger runs 1 h 35 min.
It was made in English. Produced in Italy, United States.
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4.5
