Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

R

2016

1h 51m

Comedy

Drama

Biography

War

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67%

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10,000+ Ratings

In 2002, cable news producer Kim Barker decided 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 shellshocked reporter under her wing. Amid the militants, warlords and nighttime partying, Barker discovers the key to becoming a successful correspondent.

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Critics Consensus

While WTF is far from FUBAR, Tina Fey and Martin Freeman are just barely enough to overcome the picture's glib predictability and limited worldview.

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Kate Muir

The Times (UK)

Sep 6, 2022

WTF also describes my reaction to the way the film swings between comedy and warfare. That said, the film grows on you...

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Stephanie Abraham

Bitch Media

Feb 10, 2021

This Orientalist storyline is not only problematic and unoriginal, it's also dangerous.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Aug 15, 2016

3/4

If Whiskey Tango Foxtrot isn't as incisive or as penetrating as it potentially could have been, for a major studio satirical look at the war in Afghanistan there's still plenty of food for thought here.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Jul 10, 2024

2.5/4

...a watchable (albeit thoroughly generic) comedy...

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Brendan Cassidy

InSession Film

Jun 17, 2024

C+

As the film starts to jumble many more characters (some who feel so unnecessary) and thematic notions, it becomes a jarring experience of a war film that feels as if the film is at war with itself.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Apr 18, 2022

3/4

Although the film itself is undecided about whether it wants to be a comedy, a romance, or a wartime satire, Fey remains charming as ever and washes over the material's inconsistent approach.

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Jamie D

@RT87200268 Oct 2, 2026

I’m not sure what alchemy has produced such a low rating for this movie. It is one of my favorites; smart, dryly funny, and engaging in a way that many Hollywood films no longer seem to be. The casting is genius, Billy Bob Thornton as the taciturn and cranky General absolutely sings. Fey is in a comedic class of her own, and Margot Robbie as a fellow journalist provides a competitive, shiny counterpoint to Fey’s gritty bad-ass portrayal of a woman learning war reporting on the job. If you like smart, dark comedy with a romantic twist and don’t mind a few war scenes this is a great watch.

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 15, 2026

This movie is a *3* star Movie!

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Mireille T

@RT34033469 Mar 24, 2026

This is my second viewing of this movie. I don t know if its because i m 10 years older(74) But this movie was much more interesting to me the second time around. I did nt see the time go by,no stop for the bathroom,totaly captivated by the atmospheric feel of this movie. Bravo to Tina Fay,!!!!unpretentious talented woman.

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Kim P

@RT98672688 Mar 21, 2026

Better than expected and with a first-rate supporting cast, I didn't at any point buy Fey as a competent field correspondent, but there were several laugh out loud moments sprinkled in amongst the drama of the situations in the film.

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Will F

@Willf Dec 28, 2025

Revisiting this recently, I was struck by how well it holds up. I was skeptical of the cast on my first watch, but coming back to it, I was genuinely impressed by the storyline and the film’s deeper message. The themes feel even more resonant now. It’s a rewarding experience to return to—the plot and heart of the movie really shine. Definitely worth a second look if you were initially on the fence!

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thiago s

@Thiagostone Nov 11, 2025

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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Synopsis

In 2002, cable news producer Kim Barker decided 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 shellshocked reporter under her wing. Amid the militants, warlords and nighttime partying, Barker discovers the key to becoming a successful correspondent.

Director: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Producer: Lorne Michaels, Tina Fey, Ian Bryce
Screenwriter: Robert Carlock
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Broadway Video Entertainment, Little Stranger Inc.
Rating: R (Pervasive Language|Drug Use|Some Sexual Content|Violent War Images)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Biography, War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 4, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 17, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $23.0M
Runtime: 1h 51m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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