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The Messengers

2007·Movie
1h 30min·PG-13
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Metacritic345.6Rotten Tomatoes11%44%
IMDb5.4Metacritic345.6Rotten Tomatoes11%44%

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The Messengers fingerprint

High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics6
  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

The mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

There is evidence to suggest that children are highly susceptible to paranormal phenomena. They see what adults cannot. They believe what adults deny. And they are trying to warn us.

When the Solomons trade in the craziness of big-city life for the quiet of a North Dakota farm, little do they expect the nightmare that follows. Soon after arriving, teenage Jess and her younger brother see terrifying apparitions and endure attacks from a supernatural source. Jess must warn her disbelieving family before it is too late to save them.
Supernatural HorrorFarmhouse SettingPsychological Thriller jump scaresApparitionsFamily in PerilDemonic PresenceIsolation and Fear

Crew

Directed by:
Danny Pang, Oxide Pang, Tammy Rae Beltrami
Written by:
Todd Farmer, Mark Wheaton
Produced by:
Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert, Jason Shuman
Composed by:
Joseph LoDuca

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Messengers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Messengers legally?

fuboTVPeacockThe RokuThe CWKanopyHooplaPlexFawesome

The Messengers is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Peacock, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Messengers worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 11%, and Metacritic 34). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Messengers rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Messengers?

1 h 30 min

The Messengers runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Messengers?

Critics23
Audiences51

Not quite. Audiences rate The Messengers higher (51) than critics (23). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Messengers a box office hit?

Budget$16 million
Box office$55 million

Yes. It cost about $16 million to make and earned $55 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.

What language is The Messengers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Messengers?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Messengers in 50 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Messengers use?

Adults Are UselessBig BadCreepy GoodThe End... Or Is It?Family ExterminationMask of SanityInvisible to AdultsGood All AlongPrequelPractically Different Generations

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for The Messengers, including Adults Are Useless, Big Bad, Creepy Good.