The Messenger (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 2012, The Messenger is a drama film directed by Vladimír Michálek, running about 100 minutes. “The Death End Express.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Petr is a courier, a messenger as a matter of fact. He is one of those young men who believe that on their bikes they have become part and parcel of the atmosphere of modern cities. He is a non-conformist who refuses to settle into today‘s deformed society, he abhors its indolence, consumerism and lies, as well as its pseudo-truths, pseudo-feelings, pseudo-loves and pseudo-values. Petr’s untrammelled personality keeps causing more and more serious problems. And Petr is also one of those who will never admit to themselves that they might be at the end of their tether.
Who’s in it. The Messenger stars Matěj Hádek as Petr, Jiří Vyorálek as Igor, Jan Kolařík as Luboš and Eva Leimbergerová as Šárka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, The Messenger has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Messenger page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Messenger tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Messenger (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Messenger change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Messenger worth watching?
- The Messenger holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Messenger?
- The Messenger stars Matěj Hádek, Jiří Vyorálek, Jan Kolařík, Eva Leimbergerová and Gabriela Mikulková.
- When was The Messenger released?
- The Messenger was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.