What genre is Tropic Thunder?

Tropic Thunder is categorised as Action, Adventure, Comedy, War.

Who stars in Tropic Thunder?

Jay Baruchel, Reggie Lee, Robert Downey Jr., Bill Hader, Danny McBride appear in the main cast.

Who directed Tropic Thunder?

Ben Stiller directed Tropic Thunder.

How long is Tropic Thunder?

Tropic Thunder runs for 1h 47m (107 minutes).

Is Tropic Thunder worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Tropic Thunder?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Tropic Thunder (2008)

Name: Tropic Thunder
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, War
Released: 2008
Duration: 107 min
Cast: Jay Baruchel, Reggie Lee, Robert Downey Jr., Bill Hader, Danny McBride

Movie 1h 47m ★ 6.7/10

Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, pure adrenaline

Action Adventure Comedy War

Where to watch

Dating from 2008, Tropic Thunder sits in the action, adventure and comedy corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Ben Stiller. The cast includes Jay Baruchel, Reggie Lee and Robert Downey Jr.. The running time is 1h 47m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.7 out of 10.

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.

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Questions about Tropic Thunder

What genre is Tropic Thunder?: Tropic Thunder is categorised as Action, Adventure, Comedy, War.
Who stars in Tropic Thunder?: Jay Baruchel, Reggie Lee, Robert Downey Jr., Bill Hader, Danny McBride appear in the main cast.
Who directed Tropic Thunder?: Ben Stiller directed Tropic Thunder.
How long is Tropic Thunder?: Tropic Thunder runs for 1h 47m (107 minutes).
Is Tropic Thunder worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Tropic Thunder?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.