Tropic Thunder movie poster

Tropic Thunder

"Get Some."

August 9, 2008 1h 47m 6.7/10 (6,719 votes)

Originally released in 2008. Tropic Thunder is a action/comedy film. directed by Ben Stiller.

Starring Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., and Jack Black

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.

Quick Facts

πŸ“…
Release Date August 9, 2008 17 years ago
⏱️
Runtime 1h 47m 107 minutes total
⭐
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (6,719 votes)
πŸ’°
Budget $92M Production budget
🎟️
Box Office $195.7M 2.1x return
🌍
Language English Original language
🎬
Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$92,000,000
Revenue
$195,702,811

Production Companies

  • DreamWorks Pictures
  • Red Hour

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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, lead...

Who directed Tropic Thunder?

Tropic Thunder was directed by Ben Stiller.

How long is Tropic Thunder?

Tropic Thunder has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).

When was Tropic Thunder released?

Tropic Thunder was released on August 9, 2008 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Tropic Thunder?

The main cast of Tropic Thunder includes Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black, Jay Baruchel, Brandon T. Jackson.

Is Tropic Thunder worth watching?

Tropic Thunder has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 6,719 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.