The Bare Rod is a comedy film based on a true story that appeared in GQ Magazine in 2010, directed by Larry Charles, featuring Nicholas Kay Qi, Russell Brand and others starred. The film tells the story of an uncle who claims to be called by God and is determined to capture bin Laden. The film was released in the United States on November 4, 2016
The protagonist of the film, Gary Faulkner, is an ordinary construction worker in Colorado who once spent time in prison for misconduct. He claimed to be called by God and was determined to catch bin Laden. Although he does not have any military background or experience as an agent, he believes in his faith and courage to complete the task. For this reason, he tried to sneak into Pakistan and Afghanistan many times to search and investigate. The protagonist Gary Faulkner, played by Nicolas Cage, is a guy who is overwhelmed, but his courage and determination make people move. He met many different people in action, including a young Afghan boy and an American soldier, and together they experienced many unexpected things and achieved some small victories. In the end, they successfully completed the task, and the audience cheered.