Directed by:
Oren MovermanCinematography:
Bobby BukowskiComposer:
Nathan LarsonCast:
Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Samantha Morton, Jena Malone, Yaya DaCosta, Eamonn Walker, Steve Buscemi, Halley Feiffer, Jeremy Strong, Gaius Charles (more)Plots(1)
Multi-award winning, The Messenger is a timeless story that examines universal themes of redemption, hope and the resilience of the human spirit. The first film directed by Oren Moverman, a combat veteran of the Israeli army. The Messenger follows two officers (Ben Foster and Woody Harrelson) faced with the unenviable task of notifying the loved ones of fallen soldiers. The two men form an unlikely bond that is threatened when one of the officers finds himself drawn to a young widow (Samantha Morton), setting off an ethical dilemma that plays out in touching and surprising ways. The film is a deeply moving tale about the complex and unexpected ways that people reach out to and gain strength from each other, offering a unique and inspiring vision that deftly balances strong emotion with humour, compassion and empathy. (Universal Pictures UK)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2010 - Woody Harrelson (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 2010 - Alessandro Camon, Oren Moverman (Best Original Screenplay)
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2010 - Woody Harrelson (Best Supporting Male)
- 2010 - Lawrence Inglee, Mark Gordon, Oren Moverman, Zach Miller (Best First Feature)
- 2010 - Samantha Morton (Best Supporting Female)
- 2010 - Alessandro Camon, Oren Moverman (Best Screenplay)
Golden Globes
- 2010 - Woody Harrelson (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2010 - Woody Harrelson (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2010 - Samantha Morton (Best Supporting Actress)
The Saturn Awards
- 2010 - Best Action/Adventure Film
Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival)
- 2009 - Alessandro Camon, Oren Moverman (Silver Bear for Best Screenplay)
- 2009 - Oren Moverman (Golden Bear for Best Film)