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The Messenger (2009)
Director: Oren Moverman
Cast: Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Jena Malone, Eamonn Walker
7.1
90%Runtime113 min
RatingR
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Will Montgomery, a U.S. Army Staff Sergeant who has returned home from Iraq, is assigned to the Army’s Casualty Notification service. Montgomery is partnered with Captain Tony Stone, to give notice to the families of fallen soldiers. The Sergeant is drawn to Olivia Pitterson, to whom he has delivered news of her husband’s death.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Messenger (2009) directed by Oren Moverman has received critical acclaim, with a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film has also been recognized with awards nominations, though no major wins are mentioned. According to the IMDb rating of 7.1/10, the film has also been well-received by audiences.
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Directed by Oren Moverman, 'The Messenger' (2009) is a poignant and moving drama that explores the emotional toll of delivering news of fallen soldiers to their families. With standout performances from Ben Foster and Woody Harrelson, the film offers a nuanced and powerful examination of grief, loss, and the moral complexities of this difficult duty.
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The Messenger is a 2009 war drama film starring Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Samantha Morton, Steve Buscemi, and Jena Malone. It is the directorial debut of Oren Moverman, who also wrote the screenplay with Alessandro Camon. The film follows a pair of United States Army casualty notification officers and the effects of their difficult work on their personal lives and each other.
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