Standing Army (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 4.8

Released in 2010, Standing Army is a documentary film directed by Thomas Fazi, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Standing Army, directed by Enrico Parenti and Thomas Fazi, is an award-winning documentary film about the global network of U.S. military bases, the impact that these have on local populations, and the military-industrial complex that lies behind it.
Who’s in it. Standing Army stars Noam Chomsky as Himself, Gore Vidal as Self, Chalmers Johnson as Himself and Olivier Bancoult as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Standing Army has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Standing Army page.
If you liked it. Fans of Standing Army tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Standing Army (2010)?
- In US, Standing Army 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 Standing Army worth watching?
- Standing Army holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Standing Army?
- Standing Army stars Noam Chomsky, Gore Vidal, Chalmers Johnson, Olivier Bancoult and William Blum.
- When was Standing Army released?
- Standing Army was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.