Movie

Kill the Messenger

“Can you keep a national secret?”

★ 6.6(923)20141h 52m

Kill the Messenger is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Michael Cuesta
Release date: 2014-10-09
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: English
Box office: $5,200,000
Budget: $5,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: The Combine

Kill the Messenger — trailer

About Kill the Messenger

Kill the Messenger is a 2014 movie in the Crime, Drama and Mystery genres, directed by Michael Cuesta, starring Jeremy Renner, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Michael Sheen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 923 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Kill the Messenger in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

central intelligence agency (cia)drug traffickingbiographycrack cocainegovernment conspiracyinvestigative journalismamerican journalistsan jose, california

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Kill the Messenger in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Kill the Messenger on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Kill the Messenger on Netflix?+

Kill the Messenger is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Kill the Messenger?+

Kill the Messenger has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in Kill the Messenger?+

Kill the Messenger stars Jeremy Renner, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Michael Sheen, Ray Liotta and Robert Patrick.

When did Kill the Messenger come out?+

Kill the Messenger is a 2014 movie directed by Michael Cuesta.

What genre is Kill the Messenger?+

Kill the Messenger is Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller and History film.

Who directed Kill the Messenger?+

Kill the Messenger was directed by Michael Cuesta.