The Men Who Stare at Goats
Seen it?2009 | 94 min | Comedy, War
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (51% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and history buffs. If you loved Three Kings or The Big Lebowski, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, intense.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
A reporter in Iraq might just have the story of a lifetime when he meets Lyn Cassady, a guy who claims to be a former member of the U.S. Army's New Earth Army, a unit that employs paranormal powers in their missions.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
51% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$69 million worldwide on a $24 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 208K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Grant Heslov
- George ClooneyLyn Cassady
- Ewan McGregorBob Wilton
- Jeff BridgesBill Django
- Kevin SpaceyLarry Hooper
- Robert PatrickTodd Nixon
- Stephen LangBrigadier General Dean Hopgood
- Waleed ZuaiterMahmud Daash
- Stephen RootGus Lacey
- Glenn MorshowerMajor General Holtz
- Nick OffermanScotty Mercer