---
title: "The Courier"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-courier-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 97512
imdb_id: "tt0995845"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 4.8
vote_count: 133
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Courier (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-courier-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Courier is a 2012 American direct-to-video action and crime film directed by Hany Abu-Assad. The film was produced by Michael Arata and Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and it stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan in the leading role as a courier who specializes in delivering high-risk packages. The cast also features Josie Ho, Til Schweiger, and Miguel Ferrer. The story follows a specialist carrier who is hired by a shady Federal Bureau of Investigation agent. The courier is recruited to deliver a mysterious case or package to a vengeful master criminal and the underworld's most dangerous hitman, who has recently resurfaced with a diabolical plan. The production has a runtime of one hour and thirty-one minutes and carries an R rating.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, ViX Premium Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hi-YAH Amazon Channel | Hoopla | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Rakuten TV, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Plex | CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Hany Abu-Assad
- **Networks / Studios**: Films In Motion

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jeffrey Dean Morgan** as *Courier*
- **Josie Ho** as *Anna*
- **Til Schweiger** as *Lispy*
- **Miguel Ferrer** as *Mr. Capo*
- **Lili Taylor** as *Mrs. Capo*
- **Mark Margolis** as *Stitch*
- **Mickey Rourke** as *Maxwell*
- **David Jensen** as *San Fran Tanna*
- **Clyde Jones** as *Jack Straw*
- **Andrea Frankle** as *Deidre*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Courier online?
The Courier is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, ViX Premium Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hi-YAH Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Courier worth watching?
The Courier holds a community rating of 4.8/10 based on 133 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Courier and when was it released?
The Courier is a feature film with a runtime of 91 minutes. It was released in 2012. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Courier?
The Courier was directed by Hany Abu-Assad.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Courier — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/97512)
- [The Courier (2012 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Courier_(2012_film))
- [The Courier (2012) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/97512-the-courier/cast)
- [The Courier (2012) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0995845)
- [The Courier (2012) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-courier-2012/credits)
- [The Courier (2019)](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)

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