IMDb 3.7 2016 HD

MESSiAH

MESSiAH

2016
Adventure Comedy Fantasy Science Fiction
15 min NR USA
3.7 IMDB

In a playful collision of cultures, a hapless Irishman and his Parisian girlfriend get more than they bargained for when they encounter a particularly mischievous stranger in the…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Damian Walshe-Howling / Greg Cobain / Aria Harrison
Starring
Chloé Boreham / Mark Coles Smith / David Gulpilil / Stephen Hunter

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

quirky charming unpredictable dramatic comedic atmospheric cultural engaging slow-paced intriguing genuine raw

Reviews

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Fiona Campbell
Apr 16, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

MESSiAH attempts a playful collision of cultures, but the execution feels somewhat scattered. The initial premise of an Irish man and his Parisian girlfriend encountering a mischievous stranger in the Australian wilderness has potential, and the actors, including…

C
Charles Davies
Apr 16, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A truly delightful surprise, MESSiAH manages to be both profoundly Australian and universally resonant. The premise, a simple setup of an Irish couple encountering a mysterious local in the outback, blossoms into something far richer. The performances are…

B
Beatrice Holloway
Apr 16, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

MESSiAH presents a rather whimsical, albeit at times uneven, exploration of encountering the unknown. The core idea of an Irish-Australian cultural collision in the vast outback is fertile ground, and the film certainly has its moments. Chloé Boreham…

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Arthur Finch
Apr 16, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a film that understands the power of place and personality. MESSiAH sets up a seemingly simple premise – a cultural exchange gone awry in the Australian wilderness – and then allows its characters to run wild.…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 16, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

MESSiAH offers a curious blend of outback adventure and cultural comedy. The narrative, which sees an Irish chap and his Parisian partner stumble into the path of a rather roguish local, thrives on its central collision of personalities…

FAQs

The term 'mischievous' suggests the stranger in MESSiAH is not simply an antagonist but a catalyst for unexpected events and perhaps a source of playful disruption. This character's actions are likely to drive the plot forward in unpredictable ways, challenging the assumptions and comfort of the visiting couple. Their interactions could be laced with humour, intrigue, or even a touch of the absurd.