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The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) -- A reporter in Iraq might just have the story of a lifetime when he meets a guy who claims to be a former member of the U.S. Army's First Earth Battalion, a unit that employs paranormal powers in their missions.
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Overview

User Rating:
6.9/10   5,595 votes
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Director:
Writers:
Peter Straughan (screenplay)
Jon Ronson (book)
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Release Date:
6 November 2009 (USA) more
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Tagline:
No goats. No glory.
Plot:
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 First Earth Battalion, a unit that employs paranormal powers in their missions. full summary | add synopsis
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(545 articles)
User Comments:
Hilarious!!! more (86 total)
US Showtimes:
Pacific Culver Stadium 12 12:30pm | 3:05 | 5:45 | 8:20 | 11:05 (personalize) more

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MPAA:
Rated R for language, some drug content and brief nudity.
Runtime:
94 min
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Color (DeLuxe)
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
USA:R (certificate #45563) | Ireland:15A | Finland:K-13 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Alberta/Manitoba/Ontario) | Canada:PG (British Columbia) | Norway:15 | Netherlands:12 | UK:15
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Trivia:
Lyn Cassady explains his work is like being a "Jedi Warrior" to Ewan McGregor (who played a Jedi Master in the Star Wars prequels). more
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Anachronisms: In the Ft. Bragg scene dated 1980, portraits of both President Reagan and Defense Secretary Weinberger can be seen hanging on the wall; although elected in 1980, Reagan was not sworn in until 1981 and soon thereafter appointed Weinberger. more
Quotes:
Lyn Cassady: [driving up behind a running prisoner yelling out the window] It's ok we're Americans, we're here to help you!
Bob Wilton: [Truck shakes and rattles a little bit] What happened?
Lyn Cassady: I think I just ran him over. Oh crap.
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Movie Connections:
References Star Wars (1977) more
Soundtrack:
More Than A Feeling more

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Hilarious!!!, 28 November 2009
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Author: DarkKnight35 from United States

I went to see this movie recently and I have to say it was a great experience. I had seen some of the trailers and TV spots and I really was looking forward to seeing this movie. From the moment the movie started I loved it, it just got my attention because of how good the material is. George Clooney is excellent in his role on the screen as he gives an Oscar worthy performance. His character is a classic, in my opinion. The whole cast was so convincing given that the whole idea of the movie and it being a true story was kind of far out, but they make it believable. This movie is not for everyone. The humor is kind of dark and some people may not understand or appreciate it as I did. To me this movie was hilarious, I was laughing out loud in some parts. It also had a good little story and a great cast. I recommend this movie to anyone who wants to laugh at a far out, and crazy movie.

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