

Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger
An HBO special edited from three performances from Chris Rock's 2008 comedy tour: London (dark suit, dark shirt), Johannesburg (black suit, white shirt) and New York (shiny jacket). Topics include the ongoing presidential campaign, the possibility of a black president, George W. Bush, gas prices, low-paid jobs, ringtones and bottled water, sex, relationships and the correct use of the n-word
Where to watch Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger in United States
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Where is Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar | — |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Fetch TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
About Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger
Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger is a 2008 English-language comedy film directed by Marty Callner. It has a runtime of 1h 19m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger was produced by CR Enterprises, Funny Business Productions, and HBO and made in United States of America. It was released on September 27, 2008.
- Director
- Marty Callner
- Writers
- Chris Rock
- Release date
- September 27, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- CR Enterprises, Funny Business Productions, HBO
Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger cast & crew
Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger was directed by Marty Callner and written by Chris Rock.
Is Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger worth watching?
Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 93 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 19m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger
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Cast of Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger

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Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger in United States?
Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger in?
Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger?
Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger runs 1 hours 19 minutes (79 minutes).
▸What is Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger rated?
It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 93 ratings.











