The Onion Movie (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2008, The Onion Movie is a comedy film directed by Tom Kuntz, running about 80 minutes. “America's Finest News Source.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Venerable newscaster Norm Archer reports the latest news in politics, health, culture and entertainment - such as an automotive recall of decapitation-inducing "Neckbelts" and a study finding that "depression hits losers hardest". This compilation of bogus news stories, celebrity profiles, movie trailers and skits come courtesy of the ace satirists at The Onion.
Who’s in it. The Onion Movie stars Len Cariou as Norm Archer, Steven Seagal as Cock Puncher, Larissa Laskin as Dana Dobbs and Ken Takemoto as Sensei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Onion Movie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Onion Movie page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Onion Movie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Onion Movie (2008)?
- In US, The Onion Movie 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 The Onion Movie worth watching?
- The Onion Movie holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Onion Movie?
- The Onion Movie stars Len Cariou, Steven Seagal, Larissa Laskin, Ken Takemoto and Don McManus.
- When was The Onion Movie released?
- The Onion Movie was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.