Kill the Messenger
“Can you keep a national secret?”
A reporter becomes the target of a vicious smear campaign that drives him to the point of suicide after he exposes the CIA's role in arming Contra rebels in Nicaragua and importing cocaine into California. Based on the true story of journalist Gary Webb.
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Where is Kill the Messenger streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Stan | Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Cinemas a la Demande |
| Spain | — | Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video |
About Kill the Messenger
Kill the Messenger is a 2014 English-language crime, drama and mystery film directed by Michael Cuesta. The cast is led by Jeremy Renner, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Michael Sheen. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Kill the Messenger was produced by The Combine, Focus Features, and Sierra/Affinity and made in United States of America. It was released on October 9, 2014, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Michael Cuesta
- Writers
- Peter Landesman
- Release date
- October 9, 2014
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- The Combine, Focus Features, Sierra/Affinity
Kill the Messenger cast & crew
Kill the Messenger was directed by Michael Cuesta and written by Peter Landesman.
The cast features Jeremy Renner as Gary Webb, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Anna Simons, Michael Sheen as Fred Weil, Ray Liotta as John Cullen, Robert Patrick as Ronny Quail, and Andy Garcia as Norwin Meneses.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nathan Johnson, cinematography is by Sean Bobbitt, and it was produced by Pamela Abdy and Michael Bederman.
Is Kill the Messenger worth watching?
Kill the Messenger holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 923 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and mystery, Kill the Messenger is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Kill the Messenger
Kill the Messenger isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Kill the Messenger
Jeremy Renner
Gary Webb
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Anna Simons
Michael Sheen
Fred Weil
Ray Liotta
John Cullen
Robert Patrick
Ronny Quail
Andy Garcia
Norwin Meneses
Paz Vega
Coral Baca
Michael Kenneth Williams
Ricky Ross
Rosemarie DeWitt
Sue Webb
Tim Blake Nelson
Alan Fenster
Barry Pepper
Russell Dodson
Oliver Platt
Jerry Ceppos
Kill the Messenger — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Kill the Messenger in United States?
Kill the Messenger is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Kill the Messenger in?
Kill the Messenger is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Kill the Messenger?
Kill the Messenger runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is Kill the Messenger rated?
Kill the Messenger is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 923 ratings.
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