Kill the Messenger Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Can you keep a national secret?

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Last modified: Sep. 13, 2016

Kill the Messenger

Release Date: Friday, October 10, 2014 Limited Friday, October 17, 2014 Expansion

Director: Michael Cuesta

Starring: Jeremy Renner • Rosemarie DeWitt • Josh Close • Andy Garcia • Lucas Hedges

N/A Crime N/A

3.5 / 5.0

18% WILL SEE 82% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Jeremy Renner stars as Gary Webb, the real-life dedicated reporter for The San Jose Mercury-News. In the 1990s, Webb uncovered the Central Intelligence Agency’s role in importing cocaine into California that was sold to raise money for the Nicaraguan Contras rebel army. Supported by his wife and children, Webb pursued the story and went public with his evidence. When targeted for a vicious smear campaign by the CIA and rival journalists, Webb found himself fighting for his reputation and his family.

Crime Drama

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Who stars in Kill the Messenger – Cast List

Jeremy Renner
... Gary Webb

Untitled Bourne Movie 5 Project, Avengers: Endgame
Rosemarie DeWitt
Smile 2, Untamed (mini-series)
J
Josh Close
The Master
Andy Garcia
Under the Stars, Eenie Meanie
L
Lucas Hedges
Labor Day, Sorry, Baby
Tim Blake Nelson
The Testament of Ann Lee , Dune: Part Two
R
Robert Patrick
Safe House, Mermaid
B
Barry Pepper
Snitch, True Grit
O
Oliver Platt
2012, X-Men: First Class
Michael Sheen
Passengers, Tron: Legacy
Paz Vega
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted, Pompeii
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, Swiss Army Man

Who is making Kill the Messenger – Crew List

A look at Kill the Messenger behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Michael Cuesta last helmed American Assassin and Roadie. The film's writer Peter Landesman last penned Felt: The Man Who Brought Down The White House and Concussion.

Director: Michael Cuesta
Screenwriter: Peter Landesman
Producers: Naomi Despres
Don Handfield
Peter Landesman
Jeremy Renner
Scott Stuber

Studios: Focus Features
Production Company: Bluegrass Pictures
Nick Wechsler Productions
Stuber/Parent Productions
The Combine

Production – What we know about the Kill the Messenger

Key Facts

Based on two books, "Dark Alliance: The CIA, the Contras, and the Crack Cocaine Explosion," by Gary Webb, and Nick Schou's "Kill the Messenger: How the CIA's Crack-Cocaine Controversy Destroyed Journalist Gary Webb."

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2014

Completed

Changed Kill the Messenger movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Apr 2014

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jul 2013

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Production has begun in Atlanta, Georgia.

Feb 2013

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Producers plan to begin production summer 2013.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Can you keep a national secret?
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Kill the Messenger Trailers and Clips

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Kill the Messenger Release Date: When was the film released?

Kill the Messenger was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, October 10 , 2014. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including Addicted, Dracula Untold and Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. As a limited release, Kill the Messenger was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

Kill the Messenger DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Kill the Messenger is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Wednesday, February 10, 2015. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Kill the Messenger today on Amazon.

Kill the Messenger Digital Release Date

Kill the Messenger is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.