Army of One (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2016, Army of One is a comedy film directed by Larry Charles, running about 92 minutes. “One Man's Wildly True Quest To Capture Osama Bin Laden” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gary Faulkner is an ex-con, unemployed handyman, and modern day Don Quixote who receives a vision from God telling him to capture Osama Bin Laden. Armed with only a single sword purchased from a home-shopping network, Gary travels to Pakistan to complete his mission. While on his quest, Gary encounters old friends back home in Colorado, the new friends he makes in Pakistan, the enemies he makes at the CIA - and even God and Osama themselves.
Who’s in it. Army of One stars Nicolas Cage as Gary Faulkner, Wendi McLendon-Covey as Marci, Russell Brand as God and Rainn Wilson as Agent Simons, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Army of One has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and 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 Army of One page.
If you liked it. Fans of Army of One tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Army of One (2016)?
- In US, Army of One is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and 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 Army of One worth watching?
- Army of One holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Army of One?
- Army of One stars Nicolas Cage, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Russell Brand, Rainn Wilson and Denis O'Hare.
- When was Army of One released?
- Army of One was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.