Shoot the Messenger_
Shoot the Messenger follows one man's painful journey towards self-discovery. On the way he finds both his own attitudes and the expectations of his community challenged.
Starring
David Oyelowo, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Ariyon Bakare
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Shoot the Messenger was released 20 years ago in 2006.
Overview
Shoot the Messenger follows one man's painful journey towards self-discovery. On the way he finds both his own attitudes and the expectations of his communi...
Shoot the Messenger is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 30m.
CAST (20)
David Oyelowo
Joseph Pascale
Nikki Amuka-Bird
Heather
Ariyon Bakare
Elroy
JB
Jay Byrd
Mabel
Sharon Duncan-Brewster
Sherlene
Daniel Kaluuya
Reece
David Gyasi
Timothy
Junior Laniyan
Patrick
Chiké Okonkwo
Kwame
Eric Kofi Abrefa
Yannek
Anjela Lauren Smith
Maureen
Richard Pepple
Roy
Charles Mnene
Germal
MA
Medina Aijikawo
Sarah
Sian Ejiwunmi-Le Berre
Janine
Clare Perkins
Mary Gibbs
Heather Bleasdale
Tracey Willis
Clive Rowe
Rev. Wilson
Brian Bovell
Councillor Watts
Richard Blackwood
Sir Galahad - Radio DJ
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What is Shoot the Messenger about?
Shoot the Messenger follows one man's painful journey towards self-discovery. On the way he finds both his own attitudes and the expectations of his community challenged.
How long is Shoot the Messenger?
Shoot the Messenger has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in Shoot the Messenger?
The cast of Shoot the Messenger includes David Oyelowo, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Ariyon Bakare, Jay Byrd, Sharon Duncan-Brewster.
What is the rating of Shoot the Messenger?
Shoot the Messenger has a rating of 5.4 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
