JPV852
8/10Still as funny as the first time I saw this, probably way back in 2008. Good send-up on war movies and just great comedic performances all around, but especially Robert Downey Jr. **3.75/5**
Reviewed on February 20, 2022
Tropic Thunder(2008)
Get some.
6.7(7,179)1h 47m2008-08-09
ActionComedyWar
Tropic Thunder Synopsis
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.
Tropic Thunder (2008) is a action, comedy and war film directed by Ben Stiller, released on August 9, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black and Jay Baruchel. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 7,179 ratings.
- Director:
- Ben Stiller
- Writers:
- Etan Cohen, Ben Stiller, Justin Theroux
- Producers:
- Ben Stiller, Eric McLeod, Stuart Cornfeld
- Cinematographer:
- John Toll
- Composer:
- Theodore Shapiro
- Production:
- DreamWorks Pictures, Red Hour, Goldcrest Pictures, International Film Production Stella-del-Sud Second
- Budget:
- $92,000,000
- Revenue:
- $195,702,811
- Status:
- Released
Tropic Thunder (2008) Trailer
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Tropic Thunder Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Ben Stiller, written by Etan Cohen, Ben Stiller and Justin Theroux, produced by Ben Stiller, Eric McLeod and Stuart Cornfeld.
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Tropic Thunder Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 7,179 ratings.
CinemaSerf
7/10This pretty much takes a swipe at the whole cinema experience starting with the exuberant trails that make every film look like a potential award winning extravaganza through to the main feature - a parody that clashes “Platoon” (1986) with “Predator” (1987) and adds a mix of “Good Morning, Vietnam!” (1987) for good measure, too! Superstar action star “Tugg” (Ben Stiller) has made a couple of stinkers lately and so…
Reviewed on September 18, 2025
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Tropic Thunder – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tropic Thunder online?
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Tropic Thunder (2008) is available to stream on Hulu, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Tropic Thunder?
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The main cast of Tropic Thunder (2008) includes Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black, Jay Baruchel and Brandon T. Jackson. The film was directed by Ben Stiller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tropic Thunder released?
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Tropic Thunder was released on August 9, 2008 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Tropic Thunder worth watching?
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Tropic Thunder (2008) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 7,179 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, comedy and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Tropic Thunder?
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