Patriot Act (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 2005, Patriot Act is a comedy and documentary film directed by Jeff Ross, running about 76 minutes. “A Jeffrey Ross Home Movie” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Inspired by the passing of U.S.O. perennial Bob Hope, Friars Club roast-master Jeffrey Ross takes Drew up on an invitation to join the U.S.O. in their ongoing mission - delivering punch-lines on the front lines. Having just bought a new camcorder, he travels to Iraq and captures his rare, intimate, and often times hilarious experience on camera. Armed with nothing but that camcorder and some jokes, Ross shoots his own life-changing experience as he travels alongside six other well known comics, entertaining battle weary G.I.'s stationed in some of the most remote parts of the Sunni Triangle.

Who’s in it. Patriot Act stars Jeff Ross as Himself, Drew Carey as Himself, Kathy Kinney as Herself and Blake Clark as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Patriot Act has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Patriot Act page.

If you liked it. Fans of Patriot Act tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Patriot Act (2005)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Patriot Act change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Patriot Act worth watching?
Patriot Act holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Patriot Act?
Patriot Act stars Jeff Ross, Drew Carey, Kathy Kinney, Blake Clark and Kyle Dunnigan.
When was Patriot Act released?
Patriot Act was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.