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Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger (2008)

Name: Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2008-09-27
Duration: 79 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Chris Rock

Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger (2008), directed by Marty Callner, starring Chris Rock.

09/27/2008 BR Comedy 1h 19m

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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

Marty CallnerDirector
Chris RockWriter

Trivia

It premiered on September 27, 2008, a Saturday.
It runs 1h19 — short for a feature film.
As of September 20, 2026, it is available in Brazil by subscription on HBO Max.
This film's quiz has 7 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

StudiosCR Enterprises, Funny Business Productions, HBO
CountriesUnited States
LanguagesEnglish
StatusReleased

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Marty Callner Director
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What is Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger about?

Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger: 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, ringto…

Who directed Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger?

Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger was directed by Marty Callner in 2008.

Who stars in Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger?

The cast of Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger includes Chris Rock.

How long is Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger?

Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger runs for 79 minutes, or 1h19.

Where can I watch Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger?

Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger is available on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel. Availability changes often: the list on this page is the most recent we received.