Tropic Thunder(2008)
“Get Some.”
Overview
A group of self-absorbed actors set out to make the most expensive war film ever. After ballooning costs force the studio to cancel the movie, the frustrated director refuses to stop shooting, leading his cast into the jungles of Southeast Asia, where they encounter real bad guys.
Director
Ben Stiller
Studio
DreamWorks Pictures
Budget
$92M
Revenue
$196M
Cast
Ben Stiller
as Tugg Speedman
Robert Downey Jr.
as Kirk Lazarus
Jack Black
as Jeff Portnoy
Jay Baruchel
as Kevin Sandusky
Brandon T. Jackson
as Alpa Chino
Brandon Soo Hoo
as Tran
Matthew McConaughey
as Rick Peck
Tom Cruise
as Les Grossman
Nick Nolte
as Four Leaf Tayback
Danny McBride
as Cody
Steve Coogan
as Damien Cockburn
Bill Hader
as Rob Slolom
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
1h 47m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$92M
Box Office
$196M
Production Companies
DreamWorks Pictures • Red Hour
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tropic Thunder?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Tropic Thunder (2008).
What is Tropic Thunder about?▼
A group of self-absorbed actors set out to make the most expensive war film ever. After ballooning costs force the studio to cancel the movie, the frustrated director refuses to stop shooting, leading his cast into the jungles of Southeast Asia, where they encounter real bad guys.
Who directed Tropic Thunder?▼
Tropic Thunder was directed by Ben Stiller and released in 2008. It is a action, comedy, war film.
How long is Tropic Thunder?▼
Tropic Thunder has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
Who stars in Tropic Thunder?▼
The cast of Tropic Thunder includes Ben Stiller as Tugg Speedman, Robert Downey Jr. as Kirk Lazarus, Jack Black as Jeff Portnoy, Jay Baruchel as Kevin Sandusky, Brandon T. Jackson as Alpa Chino and more.
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