The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009)
A reporter uncovers a secret military unit where psychic soldiers use absurd powers in this surreal war comedy.
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 intense is The Men Who Stare at Goats?
The Men Who Stare at Goats has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a late-night trip and a full-attention watch. The humor runs absurdist and dry. Rated R.
What The Men Who Stare at Goats feels like
- Tone
- absurdistsatiricalpulpysurreal
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- absurdist, dry and witty
- Best for
- Late nightFull attention
Where to stream The Men Who Stare at Goats
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Is The Men Who Stare at Goats scary?
No. The Men Who Stare at Goats is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Men Who Stare at Goats gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Men Who Stare at Goats sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Men Who Stare at Goats OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is The Men Who Stare at Goats?
The Men Who Stare at Goats runs 1h 34m.
Where can I stream The Men Who Stare at Goats?
The Men Who Stare at Goats is streaming on Prime Video, Starz, Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does The Men Who Stare at Goats have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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