In the Army Now (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1994, In the Army Now is a comedy film directed by Daniel Petrie Jr., running about 91 minutes. “Sleep tight, America! The safety of the free world rests in his hands!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bones Conway and Jack Kaufman didn't really know what they were in for when they enlisted in the U.S. Army; they just wanted to get a job and make some money. But these new recruits are so hapless, they run the risk of getting kicked out before their military careers even begin. Soon, though, they're sent to the Middle East to fight for their country -- which they manage to do in their own wacky ways.
Who’s in it. In the Army Now stars Pauly Shore as Bones Conway, Andy Dick as Jack Kaufman, Lori Petty as Christine Jones and David Alan Grier as Fred Ostroff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, In the Army Now has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $28.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In the Army Now page.
If you liked it. Fans of In the Army Now tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In the Army Now (1994)?
- In US, In the Army Now is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is In the Army Now worth watching?
- In the Army Now holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in In the Army Now?
- In the Army Now stars Pauly Shore, Andy Dick, Lori Petty, David Alan Grier and Esai Morales.
- When was In the Army Now released?
- In the Army Now was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.