Synopsis
The Messenger is an artful investigation into the causes of songbird mass depletion and the people working to turn the tide. This visually thrilling film reveals how the issues facing birds also pose daunting implications for our planet.
Scores
Overall Score
46.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
53.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
26.6%
Review Aggregate
67.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 76% of 129 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize suspenseful, character-driven, historical. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
suspensefulcharacter-drivenhistoricalpoliticalemotionaldarkstylizedaction-packedgrittyrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Renner | 2015 | $201,000 | $267,000 | (est) |
| Rosemarie DeWitt | 2015 | $124,000 | $164,000 | (est) |
| Ray Liotta | 2015 | $93,000 | $124,000 | (est) |
| Tim Blake Nelson | 2015 | $76,000 | $101,000 | (est) |
| Barry Pepper | 2015 | $65,000 | $86,000 | (est) |
| Oliver Platt | 2015 | $57,000 | $76,000 | (est) |
| Michael Sheen | 2015 | $52,000 | $68,000 | (est) |
| Michael K. Williams | 2015 | $47,000 | $62,000 | (est) |
| Mary Elizabeth Winstead | 2015 | $43,000 | $57,000 | (est) |
| Andy Garcia | 2015 | $40,000 | $53,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score76.0
RT critic review count129
Rotten Tomatoes audience score69.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating5.2
IMDb votes1,325
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2015 | $67,816 | $89,763 |
| International | 2015 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2015 | $67,816 | $89,763 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2015 | $33,908 | $44,882 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2015 | $1,311,000 | $1,735,277 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2015 | $1,375,000 | $1,819,989 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2015 | $1,487,000 | $1,968,236 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2015 | $3,986,000 | $5,275,984 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2015 | $1,500,000 | $1,985,443 |
| Total Revenues | 2015 | $9,692,908 | $12,829,811 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2015 | $5,000,000 | $6,618,143 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2015 | $80,000 (est) | $105,890 (est) |
| Participations | 2015 | $388,000 | $513,568 |
| Residuals ? | 2015 | $551,000 | $729,319 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2015 | $1,000,000 | $1,323,629 |
| Total Expenses | 2015 | $7,019,000 | $9,290,550 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2015 | $2,673,908 | $3,539,261 |
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