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Where to watch Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger (2008) tonight

Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger (2008) runs 1 h 19 min and averages 7.6 from 99 TMDB members. An HBO special edited from three performances from Chris Rock's 2008 comedy tour: London (dark suit, dark shirt), Johannesburg (black suit, white shirt) and New York (shiny jacket). Topics include the ongoing presidential campaign, the possibility of a black president, George W. Bush, gas prices, low-paid jobs, ringtones and bottled water, sex, relationships and the correct use of the n-word

Runtime
1 h 19 min — ends 9:19 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
no US certification listed
Genres
Comedy
Released
September 27, 2008
TMDB rating
7.6 / 10 from 99 votes
Director
Marty Callner
Starring
Chris Rock
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription).

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Questions people ask

How long is Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger?
Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger is 1 h 19 min long (79 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:19 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger rated?
TMDB lists no US age certification for Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger.
Is Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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