The Men Who Stare at Goats 2009
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SplatA 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Lyn Cassady
as Bob Wilton
as Bill Django
as Larry Hooper
as Todd Nixon
as Brigadier General Dean Hopgood
as Mahmud Daash
as Gus Lacey
as Major General Holtz
as Scotty Mercer
Director:
Writer:
Jon Ronson, Peter Straughan
Stars:
George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Spacey, Robert Patrick, Stephen Lang, Waleed Zuaiter, Stephen Root, Glenn Morshower, Nick Offerman,
Genres:
Comedy,War
Release Date:
2009 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
94 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Men Who Stare at Goats
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
JR
Cast
as Lyn Cassady
as Bob Wilton
as Bill Django
as Larry Hooper
as Todd Nixon
as Brigadier General Dean Hopgood
as Mahmud Daash
as Gus Lacey
as Major General Holtz
as Scotty Mercer
as Tim Kootz
as Debora Wilton
as Lieutenant Boone
as Dave
as Ron
as Gus' Mother
as Kuwait Waiter
as Journalist #1
as Journalist #2
as General Brown
as Kidnapper #1
as Kidnapper #2
as Iraqi Driver
as Chris - Viet Nam Pvt.
as Major General Jack Gillian
as Clifford Hickox
as Norm Pendleton
as Major General Pendleton
as Bob's Editor
as Technician
as Lyn's Father
as Lyn (12 years old)
as Insurgent
as Ben Echmeyer
as CIA Agent
as Krom - SUV
as PSIC Worker #1
as Krom - Chilean
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