Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
"From the headlines to the front lines."
Originally released in 2016. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is a comedy/drama film. directed by Glenn Ficarra.
Starring Tina Fey, Margot Robbie, and Billy Bob Thornton
Synopsis
In 2002, cable news producer Kim Barker decides to shake up her routine by taking a daring new assignment in Kabul, Afghanistan. Dislodged from her comfortable American lifestyle, Barker finds herself in the middle of an out-of-control war zone. Luckily, she meets Tanya Vanderpoel, a fellow journalist who takes the shell-shocked reporter under her wing. Amid the militants, warlords and nighttime partying, Barker discovers the key to becoming a successful correspondent.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 4, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (1,020 votes)
Budget
$35M
Production budget
Box Office
$48M
1.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Tina Fey
as Kim Barker
Margot Robbie
as Tanya Vanderpoel
Billy Bob Thornton
as General Hollanek
Martin Freeman
as Iain MacKelpie
Josh Charles
as Chris
Alfred Molina
as Ali Massoud Sadiq
Christopher Abbott
as Fahim Ahmadzai
Nicholas Braun
as Tall Brian
Cherry Jones
as Geri Taub
Sheila Vand
as Shakira
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $35,000,000
- Revenue
- $48,000,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Broadway Video
- Little Stranger
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whiskey Tango Foxtrot about?
In 2002, cable news producer Kim Barker decides to shake up her routine by taking a daring new assignment in Kabul, Afghanistan. Dislodged from her comfortable American lifestyle, Barker finds hers...
Who directed Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot was directed by Glenn Ficarra.
How long is Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Whiskey Tango Foxtrot released?
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot was released on March 4, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?
The main cast of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot includes Tina Fey, Margot Robbie, Billy Bob Thornton, Martin Freeman, Josh Charles.
Is Whiskey Tango Foxtrot worth watching?
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 1,020 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.