'' The Messenger '' premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival before receiving a limited release in North America in 4 theaters . It grossed $ 44,523 for an average of $ 11,131 per theater ranking 46th at the box office , and went on to earn $ 1.1 million domestically and $ 411,601 internationally for a total of $ 1.5 million , against its budget of $ 6.5 million
2009 Sundance Film Festival
2009 Sundance Film Festival
The Messenger (2009 film)