Messengers (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1999, Messengers is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Yasuo Baba, running about 118 minutes. “When the going gets tough, try to overtake...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Naomi Shimizu is a young career woman working for Enrico Dandolo, an Italian fashion house. That is until one day the company declares bankruptcy. Accustomed to living in luxury she tries to make a run for it with the last remaining company asset, a red Alpha Romeo sports car. Unfortunately she recklessly collides with an bicycle messenger. Lacking any funds to pay for a settlement, she end up having to work as a bicycle messenger.
Who’s in it. Messengers stars Naoko Iijima as Naomi Shimizu, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi as Hironori Suzuki, Hiroyuki Yabe as Shigekazu Yokota and Kotomi Kyōno as Yumiko Abe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Messengers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Messengers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Messengers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Messengers (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Messengers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Messengers worth watching?
- Messengers holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Messengers?
- Messengers stars Naoko Iijima, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Hiroyuki Yabe, Kotomi Kyōno and Yumiko Abe.
- When was Messengers released?
- Messengers was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.