The Messenger

In this poignant drama directed by Oren Moverman, the story follows U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Will Montgomery, played by Ben Foster, who is assigned to the Army’s Casualty Notification service. Partnered with Captain Tony Stone, portrayed by Woody Harrelson, Montgomery faces the emotional challenges of delivering life-altering news to families of fallen soldiers. The film explores themes of grief, duty, and unexpected connections, offering a raw and intimate look at the human side of military service. Woody Harrelson’s performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on Soap2day.