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The Messenger

2008Movie1 h 49 min

64

DecentGoodWatch score

64

DecentGoodWatch score

Letterboxd

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

In a place where there is no time, a traveler comes to an unnamed village where we do not know where on the map. The weary traveler is a messenger. They have stories to tell, words to say.

Good for

Friends night
Thought-provoking
Adults

Skip it if

You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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HooplaFree

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Not for warmth, adrenaline or laughs.

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Crew

Directed by: Çağan Irmak
Written by: Çağan Irmak
Produced by: Şükrü Avşar

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Facts

January 25, 2008 · 1 h 49 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released: January 25, 2008
Runtime: 1 h 49 min
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Fantasy, Drama, Mystery
Original language: Turkish
Made in: Türkiye
Available in: 20 countries

Q&A

5 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 Hoopla. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is The Messenger worth watching?

64

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.7 and Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5).

Can I half-watch The Messenger?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for ambiguity.

Is The Messenger plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (7 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Messenger in English?

Turkish

No, it was made in Turkish.