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      Tropic Thunder

      2008, Comedy/Action, 1h 47m

      253 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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      With biting satire, plenty of subversive humor, and an unforgettable turn by Robert Downey, Jr., Tropic Thunder is a triumphant late Summer comedy. Read critic reviews

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      Movie Info

      Tugg Speedman (Ben Stiller), pampered action superstar, sets out for Southeast Asia to take part in the biggest, most-expensive war movie produced, but soon after filming begins, he and his co-stars, Oscar-winner Kirk Lazarus (Robert Downey Jr.), comic Jeff Portnoy (Jack Black) and the rest of the crew, must become real soldiers when fighting breaks out in that part of the jungle.

      • Rating: R (Pervasive Language|Drug Material|Sexual References|Violent Content)

      • Genre: Comedy, Action

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Ben Stiller

      • Producer: Ben Stiller, Stuart Cornfeld, Eric McLeod

      • Writer: Ben Stiller, Justin Theroux, Etan Cohen

      • Release Date (Theaters):  wide

      • Release Date (Streaming):

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $110.4M

      • Runtime:

      • Distributor: Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks SKG

      • Production Co: Red Hour Films, DreamWorks SKG

      Cast & Crew

      Ben Stiller
      Jack Black
      Nick Nolte
      Steve Coogan
      Jay Baruchel
      Bill Hader
      Tom Cruise
      Ben Stiller
      Justin Theroux
      Etan Cohen
      Justin Theroux
      Theodore Shapiro
      Greg Hayden
      John Toll
      Jeff Mann
      Marlene Stewart

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      • Oct 06, 2017
        Interesting film that mixes genres successfully and showcases Stiller as a genuine director not just for comedy. The film maintains a frenetic pace for the first half but the jokes soon run dry as it moves to a rescue mission. I understand the films success but it isn't a classic or remembered as fondly as many other comedies. The film is well cast with some hilarious movie promos at the beginning, poking fun at the mega budgeted films of Hollywood. I liked the film and would recommend it but it's not a great film, not a cult film like Zoolander. Stiller should make more films as director as he clearly has an eye for the craft. 06-10-2017.
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      • Jul 12, 2016
        A pretty bad movie. Not very funny either.
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      • Feb 21, 2016
        It took me a while to get around to seeing this. I like the idea of it and the fact it isn't afraid to poke fun and parody the big Hollywood names. Not as funny as it could have been but it is still enjoyable.
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      • Sep 27, 2014
        One of the smartest comedies I've ever seen; hyper self-aware. Consistently funny and often laugh out loud hilarious, both in concept and execution.
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