The Men Who Stare at Goats
2009, English. Directed by Grant Heslov.
No goats. No glory.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Men Who Stare at Goats
The Men Who Stare at Goats is streaming on Starz, Lionsgate+, and CuriosityStream in India.
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Cast & crew
- Grant HeslovDirector
- 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
- Tim GriffinTim Kootz
- Rebecca MaderDebora Wilton
Details
- Released
- 17 October 2009
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Peter Straughan
- Budget
- $24M
- Box office
- $69M
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What The Men Who Stare at Goats is based on
The Men Who Stare at Goats is based on The Men Who Stare at Goats (2004) by Jon Ronson.
2004
The Men Who Stare at Goats
By Jon Ronson
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The Men Who Stare at Goats: quick answers
Is The Men Who Stare at Goats worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 6.0/10 from 2,520 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Men Who Stare at Goats?
The Men Who Stare at Goats runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does The Men Who Stare at Goats have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Men Who Stare at Goats. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Men Who Stare at Goats parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Men Who Stare at Goats is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Men Who Stare at Goats on?
The Men Who Stare at Goats is streaming on Starz, Lionsgate+, and CuriosityStream in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Men Who Stare at Goats?
If you liked The Men Who Stare at Goats, try Three Kings, Tropic Thunder, Go Tell the Spartans.
Who directed The Men Who Stare at Goats?
The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) was directed by Grant Heslov and stars George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Jeff Bridges.
What is The Men Who Stare at Goats based on?
The Men Who Stare at Goats is based on The Men Who Stare at Goats (2004) by Jon Ronson.