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The Messenger

2015Movie1 h 35 min

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

A moving, intriguing mystery movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · pure escapism

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Story

The dead have come calling.

The Messenger is the story of Jack’s last melt down: a story of frustration and guilt, love and betrayal, family and blame. Unwillingly becoming embroiled in the unfinished business of Mark, a journalist brutally murdered in the local park and his television presenter wife, Sarah, to whom he’s desperate to say one last goodbye, Jack finds himself getting closer to Sarah, obsessed with passing on Mark’s message. Discovering hidden secrets and lies finally pushes the fragile Jack over the edge but there is hope when his estranged sister, Emma, gets in touch. Jack starts to remember the past they shared together and as the memories come flooding back, he confronts the truth about the death of his father.

Feels like

  • Grief and Loss
  • Psychological Drama
  • Unfinished Business
  • Family Secrets
  • Guilt and Frustration
  • Redemptive Arc
  • Contemporary Mystery
  • Character-Driven

Cast

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Directed by
David Blair
Written by
Andrew Kirk

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Facts

July 16, 2015 · 1 h 35 min · Strong Language

Released
July 16, 2015
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Mystery, Drama, Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
29 countries

Q&A

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

Questions about The Messenger

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Messenger?

In the United States, The Messenger is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from YouTube and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Messenger worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 5.2).

Will The Messenger scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 3 of 10 and tension 7.

Is The Messenger good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.