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Kill the Messenger (2014)

โ€œCan you keep a national secret?โ€

6.6/10 ยท 947 votes 1h 52m r ThrillerDramaHistoryCrimeMystery

#143 of 309 films from 2014 #1091 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Michael Cuesta ยท Written by Peter Landesman, Gary Webb, Nick Schou

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Overview

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 Renneras Gary Webb
Mary Elizabeth Winsteadas Anna Simons
Michael Sheenas Fred Weil
Ray Liottaas John Cullen
Robert Patrickas Ronny Quail
Andy Garciaas Norwin Meneses
Paz Vegaas Coral Baca
Michael Kenneth Williamsas Ricky Ross
Rosemarie DeWittas Sue Webb
Tim Blake Nelsonas Alan Fenster
Barry Pepperas Russell Dodson
Oliver Plattas Jerry Ceppos
Richard Schiffas Richard Zuckerman
Jena Simsas Quail's Girlfriend

Facts

Release dateOctober 9, 2014
Runtime112 min (1h 52m) โ€” about the same as the 2014 average of 105 min
GenresThriller, Drama, History, Crime, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$5,000,000
Box office$5,200,000 (1.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt1216491

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Questions

How long is Kill the Messenger?
Kill the Messenger runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Is Kill the Messenger worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 947 votes, which places it #143 of 309 films released in 2014 in this index (top 54%) and #1091 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Kill the Messenger?
Kill the Messenger was directed by Michael Cuesta. Other well-rated titles by the same director: American Assassin (2017).
Who stars in Kill the Messenger?
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; Andy Garcia as Norwin Meneses.
What is Kill the Messenger rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Kill the Messenger?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/15872.

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